Veggie Omelettes: 8 Breakfast Ideas for Gestational Diabetes

Veggie omelettes are a yummy and healthy way to stave off hunger and get vital nutrients to a growing baby for women with gestational diabetes. Since fat can hinder the absorption of insulation, those diagnosed with diabetes are typically encouraged to eat a diet low in fat as well as low in carbs. You can easily do this by using egg whites, egg substitutes, or combine one egg with additional egg whites for the omelette.

Omelettes can be delicious with virtually any vegetable and a sprinkling of low-fat cheese, so don't be afraid to toss any non-starchy veggies left over from last night's dinner into your morning meal. Here are some 8 veggie omelette ideas to get you started.

1. Spinach and tomato omelette: After you turn the omelette, add in half cup to one cup spinach (sounds like a lot but it wilts down withe the heat) and a half fresh cup chopped tomatoes. Sprinkle some low fat monterey jack cheese over the veggies.

2. Green bean and broccoli omelette: This may sound strange, but it is actually really good! Microwave about a quarter cup broccoli and fresh green beans, then toss in a little butter and add to the omelette. Sprinkle with low fat cheddar cheese.

3. Mexican veggie omelette: Add chopped tomoatoes, onions, and green pepper to taste. Sprinkle with pepper jack cheese and top with low fat sour cream.

4. Zuchini omelette: Add thin slices of fresh zuchini to omelette and top with mozzarella cheese. Chopped tomoto is good with this, too.

5. Pepper omelette: Dice green, red, and yellow peppers and top with cheese of your choice, my husband likes deluxe American cheese, but I like a white cheese, like mozzarella or monterey.

6. Swiss chard and swiss: For those of you unfamiliar with swiss chard, it's like slightly more fibrous spinach. It has a great taste steamed or sauted with a little garlic. Add to some swiss chard and swiss or other white cheese to your omelette with a little garlic powder if you tummy can handle it.

7. Grated veggie omelette: Grated veggies cook quickly and have a nice texture with the cooked eggs. You can add them into your eggs before cooking or as the filling. Zuchini, carrot, and non-starchy root vegetables are good for grating.

8. Aspargus omelette: Add several thin, cooked slices of asparagus to your omelette. Add a grated cheese, or cream cheese, cottage cheese, or ricotta for a creamier taste.

You can also experiment with fresh herbs, like basil and parsley to add to the taste, or add spices to change the flavor (cumin for a more mexican taste). For those who want a healthy veggie omelette with meat, just add in turkey bacon or sausage, lean ham, or any other lean meats.