A person with diabetes should eat breakfast soon after rising to avoid blood sugar dips and spikes. A healthy breakfast includes protein, fat and carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are best, and at least one fiber choice should be included.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is an excellent breakfast food for a person with diabetes. One to one and a half servings of slow-cooking or one-minute oats is appropriate. Oatmeal provides both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Vegetable Omelet
A vegetable omelet made from one whole egg, two egg whites and 1 tbsp. of skim milk is a healthy breakfast option. It should be cooked in a nonstick skillet or 1 tbsp. of olive oil. The vegetables can include 1/2 cup of your choice of sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic, tomatoes, red peppers and green peppers. A vegetable omelet provides protein and antioxidants.
Cereal with Skim Milk
Two servings of a sugar-free, whole-grain cereal, such as bran cereal, with a cup of skim milk is an ideal breakfast-in-a-hurry food.
Scrambled Egg Sandwich
A scrambled egg sandwich with tomato slices on two pieces of whole-wheat bread can be easily prepared. It provides protein, fiber and antioxidants and will likely keep you full for several hours.
Yogurt with Fruit
One cup of plain yogurt with 1/2 cup berries, banana slices or fresh pineapple gives variety to the diet. You can add 2 tbsp. of nutty granola for flavor. Yogurt contains protein and calcium and is good for your digestive tract. Granola contains fiber, healthy oils and antioxidants.
Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
A sandwich with two slices of whole-grain bread, 1 tbsp. of natural peanut butter and one sliced banana provides important nutrition for the diabetic diet. Peanut butter adds fiber, healthy oil and minerals while a banana adds fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh fruit makes an excellent breakfast choice. Apples, pears, plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots and grapes, eaten with the peel, all provide fiber and antioxidants. Additionally, citrus fruits provide vitamin C and fiber.
Vegetable Pizza
A slice of vegetable pizza with whole-grain crust, tomato sauce and a variety of vegetables adds variety at breakfast. This entree provides fiber and antioxidants.
Cup of Skim or 1-Percent Milk
A cup of skim or 1-percent milk makes an excellent addition to breakfast. It provides protein and calcium.
Vegetable Juice
One cup of low-sodium vegetable juice is a nutritious drink that provides needed vegetables. Fiber and antioxidants are gained from this selection.
