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12 Important Breakfast Tips For Diabetics by chibuzor05(m): 1:36pm On Sep 25, 2016
Breakfast is an important meal every individual should not joke with, and if you are diabetic you need to give more attention it. Diabetes, like we all know have become a thing of concern, because many people are suffering from it in different part of the world today. If you suffering from diabetes or you know someone affected with this disorder, there are a few breakfast tips that need to be followed to control the symptoms of diabetes. Having a healthy breakfast every morning keeps us energetic throughout the day. Many expert nutritionists say that skipping breakfast or having an unhealthy breakfast can cause various health problems.

Also read: Complications of diabetes: heart disease and stroke

So, it is extremely important to have a healthy breakfast. Also, if you have certain disorders, then there are a few changes that need to be made to your regular breakfast pattern. For example, if you are suffering from diabetes, then there are certain breakfast rules you must follow in order to keep the symptoms under control. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin, and as a result, the blood glucose level becomes very high, causing undesirable symptoms. So, here are a few breakfast tips that people with diabetes need to follow, have a look at them below:

Also read: 11 important healthy eating tips

Tip #1
Never skip breakfast, as this habit can further increase your blood sugar level, making the symptoms of diabetes even worse.

Tip #2
Breakfast tips for diabetes include eating healthy breakfast without fail to prevent unhealthy food cravings during the day.
Also read: Cravings that are unfavourable in your diet and some healthy options

Tip #3
Avoid eating breakfast outside if you are a diabetic individual, and you can make custom-made breakfast options yourself using less sugar and fats at home.


Tip #4

Healthy diet tips for diabetic individuals include making whole-grain bread and cereal, along with fruit, a part of your breakfast.


Tip #5

Another breakfast tip for diabetes patients includes loading up on fresh fruits or vegetables, as the antioxidant content in them can reduce the symptoms.

Tip #6
You can add a tablespoon for flax seed powder to your breakfast, as it is rich in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids that are good for diabetes patients.

Also read: Top 4 flax seeds health benefits you should know

Tip #7
Breakfast tip for diabetes includes eating oatmeal every day without fail, as it is one of the best foods that diabetic individuals can have.


Tip #8

Healthy diet tips for diabetic patients include having non-fat milk for breakfast, as calcium is required to further treat certain symptoms.

Tip #9
If you are having yogurt for breakfast, choose the non-fat, plain variety and not the flavoured ones, as they contain fats and sugar.

Tip #10
Breakfast tips for diabetes include having an orange instead of orange juice, as the juice may contain sugar and it is always good to have the whole fruit for its fibre content.

Tip #11
Add cinnamon powder to your tea or coffee, as cinnamon can help treat diabetes naturally.

Tip #12
You can spruce up your morning oatmeal by adding apples or avocados, as they are healthy and tasty as well and would definitely help you keep a check on your blood sugar levels.

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Source: http://www.ehfblog.com/2016/09/important-breakfast-tips-for-diabetics.html

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