A healthy breakfast may be the best way to control your blood sugar throughout the day. A study by Dr. Daniela Jakubowicz from Tel Aviv University reported: “The rise in blood sugar levels was surprising. We found that participants experienced extraordinary glucose peaks of 268 mg/dl after lunch and 298 mg/dl after dinner on days they skipped breakfast,” she says, “versus only 192 mg/dl, and 215 mg/dl after eating an identical lunch and dinner on days they ate breakfast.”
“In light of our study, we highly recommend that those with type 2 diabetes not skip breakfast,” Dr. Jakubowicz says, ”because it causes major damage to the beta cell function and leads to high sugar levels, even if they don’t overeat at lunch and dinner.”
Choose from these fast and fabulous breakfast ideas to help stabilize your blood sugar levels. If you skip breakfast and your blood sugar bottoms out, it can lead to hypoglycemia. Recipes are from WebMD and www.lark.com. Check with your medical provider for nutrition guidance.
Whip up a breakfast bowl
- Cook egg whites with kale or spinach
- Add a protein like low-sodium black beans
- Toss in some diced tomatoes
- For added fiber, added sweet potato or quinoa
- Season with pepper or garlic
Avocado toast for the win
- Toast a piece of low carb bread
- Cook one egg
- Mash half an avocado and mix with a small dash of salt and pepper
- Spread avocado on toast and add the egg
- Top with a sprinkle of cheese
Nut butter deliciousness
- Spread low-sugar nut butter on whole wheat, high fiber bread
- Top with a tasty fruit such as berries or apple slices
Blueberry spinach smoothie satisfaction
- Toss a ½ cup blueberries, 1 cup of spinach and half a banana in a blender
- Add 1 cup low-fat milk
- Blend until smooth
