I'm a Diabetes Specialist—What I Never Eat at Breakfast and Why
Summary
Toby Smithson, a diabetes specialist, explains which breakfast habits can make blood sugar control harder and which foods help keep energy steady. She advises eating a breakfast that combines fiber-rich carbs with lean protein and healthy fats instead of skipping meals or eating sugary drinks.Key Facts
- Skipping breakfast can cause blood sugar to become harder to manage and increase hunger later.
- Balanced breakfasts with fiber, protein, and healthy fats help maintain steady energy and fullness.
- Avoid meals high in refined carbs but low in protein or fiber to prevent rapid blood sugar changes.
- Completely avoiding carbohydrates is not recommended; choose high-fiber carbs like fruit, beans, and whole grains.
- Protein sources such as eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and tofu help extend fullness.
- Some specialty coffee drinks have a lot of sugar and calories, which can raise blood sugar.
- A good breakfast example is eggs with whole-grain toast and vegetables or cottage cheese with fruit.
- Combining lean protein, healthy fats, and quality carbs supports better blood sugar management.
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