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Jax21

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Hi everyone...so I am trying to get some tips/ideas for an easy quick breakfast and portion size. Have found porridge lovely and filling and since I had no meter to check have been having it a lot...Got a meter and strips etc which I bought as the GP doesn't give them to type 2's now, and I went into panic mode at (2hrs after eating ) breakfast reading of 11.2, so dumped the porridge idea, had wholemeal seedy 1 slice toast this morning with coffee and a splash of semi skimmed milk, got 9.2 so that is better but still too high...I have fibromyalgia and in the mornings it takes me a bit to get myself together so something quick is what I 'd like if there is such a thing that will help me get my reading's down in the morning. Apologies if this has been asked before, kind of in a whirl of what to do.
 
Eggs, bacon anything that as as few carbs as possible..
Cold meats, cheese, slices of butter.
or what I have for breakfast every day... coffee with double cream and nothing solid until after noon.

Carby foods like porridge and toast are a big no-no for most T2's who have an intolerance to dietary carbohydrate.

Hi and welcome by the way.
 
bulkbiker said:
Eggs, bacon anything that as as few carbs as possible..
Cold meats, cheese, slices of butter.
or what I have for breakfast every day... coffee with double cream and nothing solid until after noon.

Carby foods like porridge and toast are a big no-no for most T2's who have an intolerance to dietary carbohydrate.

Hi and welcome by the way.
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Hi and thank you so much for replying quickly, and for the welcome. I've noted all that down, phew...as during the day the levels come down to within the guidance, it's just that breakfast one. Thanks again.
 
Jax21 said:
Hi and thank you so much for replying quickly, and for the welcome. I've noted all that down, phew...as during the day the levels come down to within the guidance, it's just that breakfast one. Thanks again.
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Pleasure.. I found some intermittent fasting along with ketogenic eating was very helpful in reducing blood glucose levels pretty quickly. It also led to effortless weight loss. Good luck!
 
You could make up a frittata with eggs, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes then portion it up for several breakfasts. It’ll last about 5 days in the fridge & takes minutes in the microwave to reheat.

I’ve had eggs in one form or another for breakfast everyday since diagnosis & it’s not gotten boring yet. I don’t need to low carb but choose to for breakfast & lunch.
 
Full fat, plain greek yogurt & maybe a small handful of berries, cold meat & cheese, last nights leftovers ..... What ever (low(er) carb food you fancy, it's a western thing to have specific "breakfast" food
 
TashT1 said:
You could make up a frittata with eggs, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes then portion it up for several breakfasts. It’ll last about 5 days in the fridge & takes minutes in the microwave to reheat.

I’ve had eggs in one form or another for breakfast everyday since diagnosis & it’s not gotten boring yet. I don’t need to low carb but choose to for breakfast & lunch.
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That is a great idea...thank you
 
lessci said:
Full fat, plain greek yogurt & maybe a small handful of berries, cold meat & cheese, last nights leftovers ..... What ever (low(er) carb food you fancy, it's a western thing to have specific "breakfast" food[
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lessci said:
Full fat, plain greek yogurt & maybe a small handful of berries, cold meat & cheese, last nights leftovers ..... What ever (low(er) carb food you fancy, it's a western thing to have specific "breakfast" food
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how much of the yoghurt would be one portion, just have seen large tubs of it so would need to measure it out, thank you for replying.
 
Antje77 said:
The amount which fills you up is a portion ;)
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That, but if looking for more of a portion size, Ifind 100g of yoghurt and then strawberries (100 - 150g) and crushed nuts (I buy the Linwoods types and have about 10g) works well as both snack or breakfast. But you can of course cater the actual levels to what works for you

Cheese (30g) and ham (up to 100g) avacado (whole one). All of those quick and easy to have for breakfast

I have found over time I can forego breakfast altogether
 
Jax21 said:
how much of the yoghurt would be one portion, just have seen large tubs of it so would need to measure it out, thank you for replying.
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Enough so you're not hungry, you'll be surprised just how little that is, the fat in the yoghurt fills you up and you stay full (a couple of tablespoons is enough for me)
 
"Fake " ie low carb porridge ideas
1. Night before put a tablespoon of milled chia seeds or linseed in a bowl with either full fat greek yoghurt or almond milk or soya milk. Add cinnamon or nutmeg, or a few berries of choice. It will thicken and be ready to eat cold in the morning. Can make several portions several days ahead
2. Stir a tablespoon or 2 of milled seeds into almond, soya or coconut milk of your choice in a saucepan. Heat until thick stirring. Add cinnamon, nutmeg or grated dark chocolate or coffe or cocoa powder
 
MrsA2 said:
"Fake " ie low carb porridge ideas
1. Night before put a tablespoon of milled chia seeds or linseed in a bowl with either full fat greek yoghurt or almond milk or soya milk. Add cinnamon or nutmeg, or a few berries of choice. It will thicken and be ready to eat cold in the morning. Can make several portions several days ahead
2. Stir a tablespoon or 2 of milled seeds into almond, soya or coconut milk of your choice in a saucepan. Heat until thick stirring. Add cinnamon, nutmeg or grated dark chocolate or coffe or cocoa powder
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Thank you...all of you are so helpful
 
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