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I don’t know about you guys, but I really love brunch. I think it’s because it’s more than just a regular meal – it’s a special occasion meal that normally includes a get together or celebration. Brunch is about slowing down and enjoying good food and company. I know that I don’t host brunch often enough. One of the nice things about brunch is that it is easier to accommodate and incorporate foods that are diabetic friendly so that you can make a diabetic friendly brunch. Diabetes is a disease that millions of Americans live with daily and most of us all know somebody living with Diabetes.
As a nurse I’ve cared for many patients who are Diabetics and I know that sometimes it’s challenging to find foods that are okay to eat. With Diabetes you need to make sure you are on a low carbohydrate diet and have a high consumption of fresh vegetables and fruit – and you can make many brunch dishes that are easy and carbohydrate friendly because who doesn’t love fresh foods at brunch! Here are some diabetic friendly brunch ideas: