Before deciding on low-carb breakfast food, you should first
understand which foods are low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are
classified as simple and complex, and are present in all foods at
varying degrees. They are high in starchy vegetables, bread and sugars.
Most people follow a low-carb diet as a way to deal with diabetes, and
thus focus more on proteins, fiber and fats. Some people also follow
this diet as a means to lose weight, but its effectiveness is disputed.
The rule followed by most low-carb diets is to focus on meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and some non-starchy vegetables, and the exclusion or limited use of most grains, beans, fruits, breads, sweets, pastas and starchy vegetables. Some low-carb diet plans allow fruits, vegetables and whole-grains.
The rule followed by most low-carb diets is to focus on meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and some non-starchy vegetables, and the exclusion or limited use of most grains, beans, fruits, breads, sweets, pastas and starchy vegetables. Some low-carb diet plans allow fruits, vegetables and whole-grains.
Low-carb Food Items for Breakfast
Eggs:
There are so many ways to prepare eggs and they make a nutritious
and wholesome, low-carbohydrate breakfast food. You can also have some
sausages or bacon along with your eggs. Another way to have eggs is in
an open face egg sandwich with cheese. Just mash a boiled egg with a
little bit of cream, sprinkle it with salt and pepper, and pile it up on
a slice of toasted 100% whole grain bread. If you decide to fry your
eggs, and are craving hash browns, try making them with jicama instead
of potatoes. You could have some baked beans along with your eggs as
well.
Fruits:
Fruits are a very good option for low-carb breakfast food, and in
their natural form, require no preparation! You can include apples,
oranges, bananas and grapes in different forms in your breakfast. One
popular combination is cantaloupe and cottage cheese. One cup of sliced
cantaloupe has only about 16g of carbohydrates. Together they are a
great source of protein, calcium and vitamins. You can also include a
glass of fresh orange juice to complete your breakfast.
Cereals:
Most cereals have a high carbohydrate content. However, there are
some cereals that are low in carbohydrates, hence make perfect low-carb
breakfast food. While most low-carb diets do not include cereals, if you
want them to be a part of your breakfast, be very careful to pick out
special low-carb ones.
Yogurt:
Plain or fruit flavored yogurt is another great option. You could
safely have about a cup of yogurt combined with frozen berries, and nuts
or flax seed for a quick low-carbohydrate breakfast food option.
Low-carb Breakfast Recipes
Almond Blueberry Pie:
This is so yummy, even those not on a low-carb diet love it. You
need about 1/3 cup almond meal, 1 egg, ¼ cup blueberries and sweetener
and flavoring. Whisk the egg and add the almond meal along with 2
tablespoons of water, and microwave it on high for about 45 seconds. Now
add the blueberries and any flavorings you like, and microwave for
another 45-60 more seconds.
Breakfast Shake:
Breakfast shakes are tasty and keep you going for several hours.
Milk, bananas and almonds go great together. A slightly unusual, but
filling and nutritious concoction is to blend together a cup of milk
with 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate low-carb protein powder, ½ a cup
coconut milk, 2 tablespoons flax seed meal, sweetener to taste and 3-4
ice cubes.
Another easy to make low-carb breakfast recipe is strawberry smoothie. Take 1 cup skimmed milk, 1 cup fresh strawberries and 1 tbsp soy flour. Put all these ingredients into a blender and mix them for about 1 minute. If the strawberries are not sweet enough, you can add either sugar or an artificial sweetener. Pour the delicious smoothie in a glass and decorate with a few small pieces of strawberry.
These are some suggestions that you can incorporate into your low-carb breakfast plan. However, the ideal way to go about it is to first identify all low-carb foods, and then come up with your own low-carb breakfast food option, using ingredients you like. Also remember that a certain amount of carbs are essential for everybody. So before drawing up any kind of diet plan, consult a qualified dietitian.
Another easy to make low-carb breakfast recipe is strawberry smoothie. Take 1 cup skimmed milk, 1 cup fresh strawberries and 1 tbsp soy flour. Put all these ingredients into a blender and mix them for about 1 minute. If the strawberries are not sweet enough, you can add either sugar or an artificial sweetener. Pour the delicious smoothie in a glass and decorate with a few small pieces of strawberry.
These are some suggestions that you can incorporate into your low-carb breakfast plan. However, the ideal way to go about it is to first identify all low-carb foods, and then come up with your own low-carb breakfast food option, using ingredients you like. Also remember that a certain amount of carbs are essential for everybody. So before drawing up any kind of diet plan, consult a qualified dietitian.
Low-carb Burrito:
This is a great option for the days you have a burrito craving.
First make the scrambled eggs and add some jalapenos to it. Put the
jalapeno eggs in a low-carb tortilla, and finish with cheese and salsa.
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