Fortunately, current ideas about dietary restrictions for diabetics center more on carb counting for diabetics instead of simply avoiding all sugars and sweets. This means that a type 2 diabetes recipe doesn’t have to be bland or tasteless.
Many times, when a person thinks of diabetes the first thing that comes to mind is that sugar intake must be limited. Many people are simply uneducated as to the fact that the sugars that build up in the bloodstream of the diabetic is called glucose and is a sugar that is processed from all the carbohydrates that the body takes in, this means that not only is the chocolate bar dangerous, but the big bowl of white rice or the buttery baked potato and white bread can be an enormous no-no for the diabetic.
Low Carb Diabetic Breakfast Recipes
Even basic carb counting tells us that these starchy foods are quickly converted directly into glucose by the body. But with the proper type 2 diabetes recipe the diabetic can eat almost anything in moderation.
Even though glucose is essential since it provides fuel to power every cell in the body, it can be highly detrimental in high ranges, and the best way for the diabetic to live a long and healthy life is to keep glucose levels as close to normal as possible.
There are lots of diabetic diet plans available, and even whole recipe books written about carb counting for diabetics. The one thing to remember when choosing a diet plan of carb counting for diabetics is that the best dietary plan is the one you can live with and practice regularly and the best type 2 diabetes recipe is the one you enjoy preparing and eating!
It’s actually good if you can try and get out of the habit of reaching for the cereal and toast to get your body on the move in the morning. Unfortunately, we don’t always have time to spend preparing a complex breakfast on a busy work morning.
However, if you take a few minutes the night before to plan and prepare, you will benefit from a healthy, nutritious, delicious breakfast that will fill you full of energy and even more importantly, keep your blood sugar stable.
Here is a Favorite Type 2 Diabetes Recipe : Great for Breakfast!
Poached Eggs on avocado and white bean mash:
Eggs are a great source of protein to get you going in the morning. One of the healthiest ways to prepare your eggs is to poach them. Poaching could be a little ‘daunting’ for many basic home cooks, but once you have done it a few times, it becomes routine. Practice makes perfect!
Your ingredients:
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 tsp of which vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ avocado
- ½ can cannellini beans
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- ½ cup parsley
- 1 tsp chilli flakes or fresh chilli if you’d prefer.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Method:
- Mix the beans and the avocado in a food processor, or you can just mash by hand (Add a little olive oil if you want)
- Add in the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, chilli and salt and pepper to the mash and put aside.
- Add water to a saucepan with vinegar and 1 tsp of salt and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in a clockwise motion, to create a whirlpool effect.
- Crack the eggs into the water, one at a time (or you can crack into a separate bowl first if you find it easier.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, then remove from saucepan with a slotted spoon.
- Serve the eggs on top of the mash.
Delicious!
Breakfast cereals you are able to eat – and those you should avoid!
