For diabetics, it is important to pay attention to the balance of eating in the morning.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – For diabetics, it is very important to pay attention to the right food balance between carbohydrates, protein and fat in the morning. This will help you start the day healthy and keep your blood sugar levels stable.
Although there are many nutritious foods for breakfast, they can be unhealthy for blood sugar and heart. Launch page Eating Well on Wednesday (19/11), here are 10 breakfast choices that need to be limited for people with diabetes.
1. Bagels and cream cheese
According to Toby Smithson, Diabetes Lifestyle Expert, bagels can add more than 50 grams of carbohydrates if eaten for breakfast. Cream cheese is also not recommended, as it contains carbohydrates and saturated fats.
“Don’t be fooled by cream cheese, because it has little or no protein. Overall, this food is high in carbohydrates and saturated fat,” says Smithson.
2. Store-bought muffins
According to registered dietitian Dana Angelo White, store muffins are not ideal for controlling blood glucose levels in the morning. Muffins are usually made from refined grains. And when paired with added sugar, you’ll get lots of carbs without a lot of nutrients.
3. Sausage and eggs
If you are looking for a low carb breakfast, you can opt for sausages and eggs. But the total grams of saturated fat in your usual breakfast can increase your risk of heart disease.
The reason, Smithson said, is because diabetics are at a higher risk for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, lowering the amount of saturated fat in your diet can help lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.
4. Sweet cereals
Dietitian Melissa Halas says that eating sweet cereals is not ideal for diabetics. “It is feared you will eat more than the recommended portion. Plus, high-fiber cereals are often packed with sugar,” said Halas.
5. Sweet yogurt
Yogurt with added fruit or flavoring can also have a lot of added sugar, which can increase blood sugar levels. Although yogurt does contain protein, yogurt also contains sugar in the form of lactose.
6. Sweet cakes
Donuts, croissants, and cinnamon buns may be so tempting to eat for breakfast. But the bread contains added sugar which can increase blood sugar levels.
In addition, they are often high in saturated fat, which has been linked to heart disease. People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing heart disease and are advised to minimize consumption of saturated fats.
7. Fresh fruit
Making fruit juice for breakfast may seem like a healthy choice. However, fruit juice can have as many grams of carbohydrates as regular soda and cause your blood sugar levels to spike. One glass of orange juice (8 ounces) contains 28 grams of carbohydrates, 22 grams of sugar and minus the fiber. It is digested very quickly and will not help you feel full, like eating fruit.
8. Pancake
A pile of pancakes sprinkled with butter and maple syrup are delicious but not necessarily the best choice if you have diabetes. The large serving of butter on top makes the breakfast pancakes even higher in saturated fat.
9. Fruit smoothies
Fruit smoothies sound healthy but tend to have several servings of fruit and can raise blood sugar levels quickly for diabetics. Not only are they lots of carbs and sugar, but fruit smoothies are often eaten very quickly and don’t always have a healthy balance of fat and protein to slow sugar absorption.
10. Breakfast bar
While it may be quick and easy, breakfast bars contain mostly sugar and carbohydrates. It’s usually made with refined grains and lots of sugar, and although it has a fruity taste it isn’t much real fruit. So taking it can cause your blood sugar levels to rise rapidly.
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