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I’m a female with type 1 diabetes, but that doesn\u2019t mean I didn\u2019t get slightly panicky when I read about a study that suggests men who skip breakfast are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Surely that\u2019s a good indicator of the importance of breakfast for everyone, not just men. \u00a0And I almost always skip breakfast, unless you count coffee.<\/p>\n

In the study, which appears in the current issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/a>, researchers followed 29,000 men for 16 years, tracking their diets, exercise, disease rates and other markers of health. Some 2,000 of the men who were followed developed type 2 diabetes during the study. The men who regularly skipped breakfast had a 21 percent higher risk of developing diabetes than those who did not. The heightened risk remained even after the researchers accounted for body mass index and the quality of the subjects\u2019 breakfasts.<\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t always a breakfast-skipper. I grew up eating cereal for breakfast. On occasion my dad made eggs or French toast. One of my grandmothers always served greasy, flavorless potato latkes for breakfast. The other one served cinnamon toast (best thing ever). To sum it up, breakfast was all about sugar and carbs. It was a meal to look forward to (except for the potato latkes). But aside from during my pregnancies, I cannot remember waking up hungry in my adult life. Coffee takes me to 11:00 a.m. with ease. \u00a0I simply do not think about food until at least four hours after I wake up.<\/p>\n

The other problem I have with breakfast is that I\u2019m still not quite over the cereal thing. I don\u2019t mind that I’ve had to give up cereal with sugar, but I feel like if I\u2019m willing to consume something as bland as sugarless bran flakes, just to get that cereal-for-breakfast satisfaction, then I should be able to do so without a bolus. I know no one said diabetes was fair, but that doesn\u2019t mean I can\u2019t complain. Truth be told, cereal for me was never just a breakfast food. I could easily eat it for all three meals, snacks, and dessert. You know Madonna\u2019s song Material Girl<\/em>, right? My husband and I used to sing Cereal Girl<\/em> to its tune.<\/p>\n

These days, though, the closest thing I get to eating cereal is throwing a handful of frozen natural almonds in a bowl and spilling a tiny bit of milk onto them. But instead of feeling sorry for myself and dwelling on all of the things I can\u2019t eat, I\u2019m going to be cheerful about all the good food options out there, like salad. \u00a0Just as cereal doesn’t have to be only for breakfast, salad doesn’t have to be only for lunch and dinner. \u00a0Though I may not eat it as the sun comes up, salad if often my first food of the day. \u00a0Think out of [cereal] box and start the day off with a salad.<\/p>\n

7 Great Breakfast Salads:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>1. Modern Meditteranean Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Traditionally the Mediterranean salad is made of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, mint and parsley \u2013 and the finer the chopping, the better the salad. \u00a0This updated version is colorful and wonderfully crunchy, thanks to the radishes and carrots. \u00a0Feel free to add other vegetables or omit any, according to your taste.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>2.Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Tabbouleh is a popular Middle Eastern dish often served as an appetizer along with hummus, eggplant, and spicy salads.\u00a0 Traditionally tabbouleh is prepared with bulgur, which is made from wheat. \u00a0This recipe\u00a0substitutes\u00a0quinoa<\/a>\u00a0for bulgur, so it’s much friendlier to blood sugar.\u00a0 It\u2019s also gluten-free. \u00a0The secret to this salad is finely chopping the ingredients without turning it in to paste \u2013 the finer the chopping the better.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>3. Walnut Cilantro Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Not everyone\u00a0likes cilantro<\/a>, but for those who do, here is a healthy, nutrient-dense salad that works well as a light side dish on a summer day. \u00a0The flavors are strong and distinct, yet refreshing.\u00a0\u00a0Walnuts<\/a>\u00a0are rich in protein and omega 3 fatty acids.\u00a0 And some studies have shown cilantro is helpful in\u00a0reducing blood sugar levels<\/a>. If you enjoy the taste of mixed fresh herbs, this salad will win you over.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>4. Stuffed Portabella Salad With Poached Egg<\/a><\/p>\n

This recipe hits on so many levels\u2013 gooey cheese, rich egg yolk and meaty mushroom. Keep it vegetarian by omitting the bacon. \u00a0It’s a little bit more work than just throwing some vegetables into a bowl and tossing them with salad dressing, but it’s worth the time. \u00a0Given all of the filling ingredients, this salad is likely to keep you full until dinnertime, at least.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Refreshing Cucumber Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

The cucumber\u2019s flesh is comprised primarily of water, so it has very few calories, and helps keep you hydrated.\u00a0 Its peel is an excellent source of fiber.\u00a0 This salad is great at any time of the day, but it makes an especially good breakfast dish. \u00a0You can eat it alone, as a side dish to an omelet, or crumble some feta cheese on top.<\/p>\n

6. Eggplant Parmesean Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Eggplant Parmesan salad has the elements and flavors of a classic Eggplant Parmesan dish, but without the carb. \u00a0And unlike Eggplant Parmesean, it’s a light dish so it won’t weigh you down first thing in the morning. \u00a0It\u2019s also much quicker and easier to prepare. \u00a0Eating the ingredients fresh without the deep frying makes the meal so much healthier.<\/p>\n

7. A Lighter Tuna Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Yes, you can eat tuna for breakfast! \u00a0Most of us are used to eating tuna with mayonnaise, but since mayo makes it heavy, we\u2019ve found an alternative that makes it more breakfast friendly.\u00a0 This tuna salad uses a traditional vinaigrette dressing in place of mayo.\u00a0 It takes three minutes to prepare and tastes great.<\/p>\n

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