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BREAKFAST

The thought of breakfast no matter what is yucky, i dont even speak until i've come round. Me and cooking in the morning does not go, knowing me i'm that dozey i would set my hair on fire and that would be just using the microwave. :crazy:
I might manage boiled eggs :sick: I would rather go sweet than savoury though and that custard sounds ideal :D
 
I haven`t tried it yet, so I hope it`s ok.

400 mils milk.
4 eggs
I put in 3/4 of a cup of sweetener (the one I use to measure flour for bread making)
teaspoon of vanilla essence
nutmeg to sprinkle on top.

Beat eggs, sweetener and vanilla
Heat milk till hot not scalding, slowly whisk into the eggs.
Top with nutmeg
Bake until set. I think it took about 40 minutes, but I had visitors and I lost track of time.

I think this works out to 2 gs carbs with lactofree. Please check. I am a newbie at low carbing :)
 
I just checked, and it is 7gs carb with full fat milk. Obviously less with lactofree. It`s a good job I checked before I stuffed the lot down my throat!
 
Yoghurt and berries
Or granola with cream/milk
Or muffins and mug of tea
All can be made in advance, recipes in the forum
mistee? I am confused now you asked for breakfast options now you changed your mind and don't want breakfast after all?
Take it at your own pace in the mornings, be gentle with yourself and don't stress, make it a nice day for yourself.
 
I eat weetabix, cornflakes, cheerios, rice crispies. I can't eat what other people are saying they eat for breakfast I think I'd be sick if I had to put a bit of cold meat in my mouth for breakfast!!
 
most 'normal' boxed breakfast cereals are pretty high in carbohydrate and to make matters worse also pretty high-gi. It is certainly the type of food you want to avoid regularly if you are using diet as a means of control. Even on insulin I would probably steer clear as I would imagine the +1 hour spike would be pretty impressive, even if the +2 hour was reasonable. (perhaps tomorrow I will do a little experiment with some Cheerios! and post the results)

If you want a more 'normal' breakfast then you are much better I would suggest to have burgen bread toast.. I quite often will have a slice with a poached egg, or a little peanut butter.. Burgen is only 11.2 g / slice and is low GI so doesn't spike the blood glucose..

Reference breakfast if you are type II (non-insulin controlled) I would certainly recommend eating it as it will trigger you insulin response and should help with control / improve blood glucose. If you are insulin controlled then probably not so important because you have limited or no response to trigger!
 
The best cereal that keeps my bg within range and keeps me full all morning is Scott's Porage Oats (their spelling not mine). Whatever you do don't go for the instant porridge oats like Ready Brek as they are highly refined and will probably cause bg spikes.
 
I don't test 2 hrs after breakfast. I used to do it all the time after meals but was told I'm testing too many times. I think 4 times a day is a lot.
 
I test before and 2 hours after each meal so I know how the food I am eating affects my blood glucose levels. Once you know what the effect is, you may only need to test every so often when you have that particular food combination, to make sure your glucose tolerance hasnt changed.

Doing the testing I have learned that all rice is out as it puts me in double figures, and I can have bread if it is combined with a protein, but not just on its own like toast.

Testing is a pain, but it is worth it to help me know what to eat. And that keeps my blood glucose levels down, so I will stay healthier for longer. I think of it as an investment in my future.
 
I understand and admire people that low carb it's just not for me, it takes away all the foods I mainly eat! I test before every meal and levels are mainly down to normal.
 
Hi
I have just started eating shredded wheat, they are quiet filling and just the normal shredded wheat without frosting or honeynut on them are low in sugar and fat. I also sometimes change to oatibix or weetabix you can also add some fresh fruit to them to liven them up.

tracey167
 
Just a reminder that those who don't take insulin have to be a lot more careful when it comes to cereals and carby foods in general, for many cereals cause some massive spikes.

I guess it also depends on the individuals view of what is an normal/acceptable bg afterwards.
 
I have given up milk and found that Alpen has whey powder mixed in with it so it's just a case of adding water - not to much mind! Go ahead and add diced strawberrys, rasins, or skip the water and have Alpen with greek yoguht.
 
We have boiled eggs , and find an electric egg boiler invaluable , so quick and easy .Although we tend to wait until we get to work to have breakfast
 
I have 2 Shredded Wheat or 60g muesli with skimmed milk, and a mandarin or other fruit, and a cup of tea with a Sweetex. Sometimes I'll have a boiled mackerel piece (about 100g) and 1 or 2 timmed tomatoes. Then again I might feel inspired to have a boiled egg with a piece of wholegrain toast.
 
WhitbyJet said:
Yoghurt and berries
Or granola with cream/milk
Or muffins and mug of tea
All can be made in advance, recipes in the forum
mistee? I am confused now you asked for breakfast options now you changed your mind and don't want breakfast after all?
Take it at your own pace in the mornings, be gentle with yourself and don't stress, make it a nice day for yourself.
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I like yoghurt but could not get low sugar veriaty. I have now found Irish Diet Yoghurt. It is low fat and no added sugar. only sugar comes from fruit . it is fantastic.
 
Irish Diet Yoghurt? I'm from Ireland is it called Glenisk? If so it is yummy
 
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