If you are looking for an easy way to improve your health and your weight, eat breakfast. People who make breakfast a regular part of their day concentrate better, have higher overall nutrient intakes and maintain a healthier weight. In addition, as a diabetic eating breakfast helps you have better control over your blood sugar. Try to eat a consistent amount of carbohydrates at each breakfast meal to keep blood sugars consistent. Talk to your doctor or dietitian about your individual carbohydrate needs. The American Diabetes Association suggests starting at 45 to 60 g.
Quick Breakfast Meals
Most people complain of a lack of time in the morning to eat a proper breakfast. But, breakfast does not have to be a complicated, require cooking or take long to eat. A quick breakfast diet meal for diabetes that requires minimal preparation may include a 2 oz. bagel with peanut butter and 1 cup of nonfat milk. You can also try hard-cooked egg -- prepared the night before -- with a 2 oz. roll, 1 tsp. of margarine and 1/2 cup of orange juice. If you do not have time to sit down and eat breakfast, take it with you. Try a diabetic nutritional shake with a piece of fruit or make a healthy smoothie with 1 cup of nonfat milk, a small banana, peanut butter and some ice.
Everyday Breakfast Meals
If you have a little more time for breakfast in the morning, prepare yourself a balanced meal that keeps you satisfied until lunch. An everyday diabetes diet for breakfast may include 3/4 cup of whole grain ready-to-eat cereal with 1 cup of nonfat milk and a small banana. You can also try 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese with 1/2 cup of unsweetened canned pineapple with two slices of whole wheat toast and 1 tsp. of peanut butter. Another everyday breakfast diet meal for diabetes may include a toasted whole wheat English muffin topped with one slice of low-fat cheese and eaten with 1 cup of nonfat sugar-free yogurt.
Leisurely Breakfast Meals
Take time to prepare a leisurely breakfast when you do not have to rush off to work in the morning. A leisurely diabetes diet for breakfast may include a two egg omelet with 1 oz. of low-fat cheese, 1/4 cup of mixed vegetables, two slices of toast with margarine and 1 cup of nonfat milk. You can also make yourself two, 4-inch whole wheat blueberry pancakes with 2 tbsp. of light pancake syrup and 1 cup of nonfat milk. Or, even try a breakfast sandwich served on a whole wheat English muffin with one scrambled egg, a slice of Canadian bacon and a slice of low-fat cheese with 1/2 cup of orange juice.
