When it comes to cutting carbs, perhaps no meal is as important as breakfast. The truth is that dietary cholesterol has very little impact on your overall cholesterol, genetics and other factors play a far more important role in whether or not you exhibit a high level of serum cholesterol. However, a low carbohydrate diet can help keep your “blood sugar” low and reduce the impact of diabetes. It’s tempting to pig out on pancakes, and every plate of bacon and eggs in Abington MA seems to cry out for home fries. You can still enjoy these treats, but in moderation. Getting a low carb breakfast at breakfast restaurants is easy, if you build your own.
Start with Eggs!
Eggs are awesome, but they don’t have to come slapped between the halves of a high-carbohydrate roll or muffin to make a great breakfast. Omelettes and frittatas come packed with a choice of proteins and veggies that can fill you up until lunch time. Instead of the full serving of home fries, try a side of cottage cheese, fresh fruit or sliced tomato alongside a half serving. A number of breakfast restaurants have an “a la carte” section where you can pick and choose what you want, if a combo doesn’t appeal. For example, you can pick two eggs over medium, linguica, and a side of oatmeal with fruit. Or build an omelette with spinach, mushrooms, cheese, and ham. Delicious!
Yes, You Do Need Carbs
Your body relies on carbohydrates for quick energy, so it is important to get some in there. However, the more fiber with your carbs – such as in fruit, vegetable, legumes, and whole grain sources and other complex carbohydrates – yes, you can still have the home fries. Avoiding processed foods where most of the naturally occurring sugars, fiber, and vitamins should be the benchmark for good nutrition. Start your day out right with a healthy and nutritious breakfast, and see how great you’ll feel for the rest of the day.
