Dr O’Donovan demonstrates how to make a healthy breakfast option if you are someone with diabetes and also suggests general tips for you to follow to optimise you long term blood sugar control.
Coming up with nutritious, tasty, and filling breakfast options may be hard if you have diabetes because many popular breakfast options contain a lot of carbs.
With diabetes, you typically need to manage your blood sugar levels, which includes managing how many carbs you consume.
When considering breakfast options, opt for ones that are rich in protein and fiber, contain healthy fats, and provide low to moderate amounts of carbs.
CONTENT AND TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
00:25 – General healthy eating tips for diabetics
02:06 – Demonstration of how to make this healthy breakfast option
RESOURCES:
Diabetes UK – Healthy breakfast options: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/healthy-swaps/healthy-swaps-breakfast
Diabetes healthy breakfast options: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/food/diabetic-breakfast.html
NHS information on diabetes: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/
If you are concerned about anything related to your health, see your own health provider.
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if you have type 2 diabetes and you’re trying to find a healthy breakfast option then you come to the right place in today’s video we’re going to go over some guiding principles for food choices for diabetics and finally I’ll show you how to make a really healthy and nutritious breakfast option which is cinnamon apple breakfast quinoa not only is it delicious it’s going to keep you full and perhaps most importantly it’s really quick and easy to make so if you’ve recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes you may feel over welmed by the need to alter your lifestyle and food choices to help better manage your health however a few guiding principles will help keep you on track first of all each person’s health circumstances are unique so there isn’t a set diet for people with type 2 diabetes you might want to consult a dietitian to get guidance that’s specific to your case however in general you should aim to make consistent healthier food choices in a way that’s realistic and achievable so that you can stick to them that’s the most important thing now for this reason I’d suggest five key principles first of all cutting down on your consumption of red and processed Meats secondly cutting down on highly processed carbohydrates so things like white bread and swapping them for whole grain varieties thirdly avoiding sugary drinks such as soda and juices fourthly trying to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day and finally managing your portion sizes so planning out your meals in advance which can help you keep feeling control of your diabetes and prevent you from falling back on unhealthy options out of convenience or hunger now for this reason I suggest that eating a healthy and satisfying breakfast can help start your day off on a really good foot it can stop you from feeling hungry and finally it can avoid you unnecessarily snacking as well as contributing to your intake of essential nutrients now I know a lot of people go to breakfast cereals as a convenient and fast option for breakfast however many cereals even the ones that are marketed healthy options are actually packed full of added sugar which obviously won’t be good for your blood sugar control now instead one easy healthy alternative that you can make the night before so it’s ready to go in the morning is cinnamon apple breakfast quinoa this is also a great recipe for batch cooking so that you can make a big enough portion to last throughout the work week and all you need is 2 and 1/2 cups of quinoa 7 and 1/2 cups of water five large apples 2 and 1/2 tbsp spoons of cinnamon finally Greek yogurt and chop nuts but these last two are optional so in terms of how to make it first peel and core both apples and then chop them into bite-sized pieces next add the quinoa water and apples to a large saucepan and bring to a boil cover it and reduce it to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes the apples will be soft and the quinoa will have absorbed the water next stir in cinnamon transfer the mixture into five bowls finally you could serve it with a dollop of plain unsweetened Greek yogurt and a Sprinkle of chopped nuts if you want to Greek yogurt is high in protein and will keep you feeling Fuller for longer and nuts are also high in protein and fiber and good for your digestive system now that’s it it’s a healthier option to a processed breakfast cereal and it will help you stick to your healthy eating goals and help you manage your type 2 diabetes now if you want to make this recipe I’d love to hear how you find it also please feel free to share other recipes that you enjoy which are suitable for people with type 2 diabetes in the comment section feeling part of a healthy Community can go a really long way in keeping you and others motivated in your own Journey with diabetes finally I’ve included lots more useful resources in the description box of the video related to type 2 diabetes in general