You must choose your foods deliberately when you have diabetes, as you have to manage your blood sugar so that it is not too high or too low. Many common foods contain carbohydrates, including dairy products, potatoes, corn, juices, sodas, fruit, pasta and bread. Sweets like pies, cookies and cake have the highest amounts of carbohydrates. It is not necessary to completely cut these foods out of your diet when you have diabetes. You may have these foods on occasion, but they should not be something you consume on a daily basis. 

You may be wondering, what is the best breakfast for a diabetic to eat? There are many healthy and delicious options available, including the following Diabetic breakfast ideas:

Eggs

Eggs are a low-carbohydrate food. They are also high in protein. Some diabetic recipes you can try include an omelet with goat cheese, onion and diced bell peppers. Another option is scrambled eggs that you can pair with Sola’s low-carbohydrate Sweet & Buttery bread.

Oats

Oats are a carbohydrate, but you can balance it out by adding low-carb options. Oats also have high amounts of fiber and whole grains, and when you add protein powder, cinnamon and berries, you create a very tasty breakfast. Oatmeal pancakes are another delectable way of serving oats, and they add protein from eggs and calcium from low-fat milk.

Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is low in carbohydrates, and it contains large amounts of calcium and protein. There are several varieties, but you will want to stick to the unsweetened kind. Then, you may add low-carb toppings, such as berries or nuts. Other recipes for Diabetics include Chia seed pudding that you can make with Greek yogurt and almond milk. Add berries and granola to top it off.

Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon is an excellent option for people with diabetes. Smoked salmon does not have any carbohydrates, but it does have omega-3 healthy fats. Smoked salmon can create several tasty breakfast options, such as egg muffins. You will only need to mix the smoked salmon into the eggs and bake them. Another great option is to spread smoked salmon onto a rice cake and add a mashed avocado. Smoked salmon is also a great choice to spread onto Sola’s low-carb bagels. Add low-fat cream cheese as a special treat.

Alternative Flours

Alternative flours give you the chance to eat foods that would ordinarily have too many carbohydrates. These flours include coconut flour, almond flour, and buckwheat flour, and they are high in healthy fats and fiber. You can make almond flour pancakes and top them with berries and Greek yogurt. You can also make waffles with coconut flour and top them with berries and Greek yogurt as well. Lastly, almond flour makes beautiful muffins for people with diabetes. Remember to mix the berries and oats into the flour.

At Sola, we have delicious, low-carbohydrate bread, bagels, and rolls that complement diabetic friendly meals perfectly. Check out our full selection here.