Looking for specific breakfast suggestions

[andyp64]

So ..... quite new to this T2 malarky 😎
Looking for any low-carb suggestions for breakfast.
I start work early in morning so want something quick and easy to prepare - but that won't leave me on a "flat battery" mid-morning.

Have tried x2 slices of wholemeal toast but BG rose by about 6 - too much.

Have thought of boiling x2 eggs night before and eating cold in morning ?????
Used to eat cereals pre-T2 but believe they are high carb??? (weetabix and muesli with raisons).

I have high cholesterol so have to watch my LDL fats. Seems like eating for one conditions messes me up for the other.....

Also - any suggestions on a packed lunch? I often have to eat on the go so need something easy and portable.

Thanks in advance,
Andy

 

[Leadinglights]

Have a look at the thread What did you eat yesterday in the food and recipes forum for ideas for breakfast and lunch, some of which you might find suitable for your schedule.
A few less minutes in the shower might allow you time to scramble some eggs or make an omelette with cheese or mushrooms or ham. Full fat Greek yoghurt with berries, seeds or nuts is a favourite of some people.

 

[andyp64]

Hi Leadinglights - that's a great idea! (so obvious it never occurred to me!)
thanks.

 

[Deleted member 21371]

Some of us find porridge doesn't raise our BG by much.

 

[ColinUK]

Eggs, avocado, smoked salmon, spinach, mushrooms.
Any combo of the above knocked up into an omelette or scrambled serves as an excellent breakfast which ought to keep you going until lunchtime.
I certainly find it I whip up something egg based in the morning it’ll keep me full for the largest part of the day.

As for lunch then I’d you want simple take and avocado and some nuts. Eat the avocado straight from the fruit and zero washing up.

Maybe look at lower carb breads to allow yourself to make a sandwich.

Soup is another option. Simple to make. Filling. Easily transportable.

There are some really good low carb cookbooks out there too and I’m sure we can recommended some which might give you more inspiration.

 

[Alan S]

I usually post this link Breakfasts but this time I'll copy and paste in full as some don't like to click on links. See also Travelling With Type 2

For various reasons, I'm one of the many type 2's for whom breakfast is the hardest meal of the day to get right. The traditional "heart-healthy" breakfast of cereal, milk, juice and toast is a disaster for my blood glucose levels. So, after much experimentation I came up with these ideas. Note that I no longer eat any form of bread at breakfast.

Breakfasts With Minimal Carbs

1. Egg. The humble egg can be cooked in so many ways: poached, fried, normal omelette (beat it lightly while cooking), fluffy omelette (separate, whip the white with a spoonful of water, fold back with filling and yolk), scrambled with a little milk, frittata (sort of a heavier omelette with filling), and baked. Use fillings, cheese, fresh herbs if you can, dried if you can't.

2. Meat. Bacon, Ham, small steak, hamburger patty, chicken, prosciutto, hot dogs and so on. Can be fried, grilled/broiled, chopped after cooking and added to omelettes, frittata or scrambled eggs.

3. Fish. Smoked, canned or fresh. Can be poached, fried, as a mornay (easy on the thickener), mixed in a stir-fry etc. Same for seafood.

4. Mushrooms. Small ones can be sliced and cooked with onions, herbs , garlic etc and a little oil and a smidgin of flour for a gravy. Large ones can be filled with bolognaise or napoli sauce (or whatever you like), topped with grated cheese and baked in the oven. Also another good omelette filling.

5. Casseroles and stews - beef, lamb, chicken, mince (ground beef) etc can be pre-prepared and divided into individual breakfast sized serves. Put them in small plastic containers in the freezer and zap one in the microwave for breakfast. Check the carbs in the recipe to check suitability. Beef bourgignon, Irish Stew (watch the spuds), chicken fricassee, whatever your favourite is. Always test at 1 hr the first time with casseroles - thickeners are usually the carb culprits for high BGs.

6. Leftovers - slices of roast meat, re-heated or cold, re-heated chops etc

Since I wrote that I have added slow cooked Texas Chili as one of my breakfast casseroles.

 

[Inka]

I replied on your Bircher Muesli thread @andyp64 The basic answer is what works for you. Experiment with various options and see how your blood sugar is after.

 

[Deleted member 21371]

I usually post this link Breakfasts but this time I'll copy and paste in full as some don't like to click on links. See also Travelling With Type 2

For various reasons, I'm one of the many type 2's for whom breakfast is the hardest meal of the day to get right. The traditional "heart-healthy" breakfast of cereal, milk, juice and toast is a disaster for my blood glucose levels. So, after much experimentation I came up with these ideas. Note that I no longer eat any form of bread at breakfast.

Breakfasts With Minimal Carbs

1. Egg. The humble egg can be cooked in so many ways: poached, fried, normal omelette (beat it lightly while cooking), fluffy omelette (separate, whip the white with a spoonful of water, fold back with filling and yolk), scrambled with a little milk, frittata (sort of a heavier omelette with filling), and baked. Use fillings, cheese, fresh herbs if you can, dried if you can't.

2. Meat. Bacon, Ham, small steak, hamburger patty, chicken, prosciutto, hot dogs and so on. Can be fried, grilled/broiled, chopped after cooking and added to omelettes, frittata or scrambled eggs.

3. Fish. Smoked, canned or fresh. Can be poached, fried, as a mornay (easy on the thickener), mixed in a stir-fry etc. Same for seafood.

4. Mushrooms. Small ones can be sliced and cooked with onions, herbs , garlic etc and a little oil and a smidgin of flour for a gravy. Large ones can be filled with bolognaise or napoli sauce (or whatever you like), topped with grated cheese and baked in the oven. Also another good omelette filling.

5. Casseroles and stews - beef, lamb, chicken, mince (ground beef) etc can be pre-prepared and divided into individual breakfast sized serves. Put them in small plastic containers in the freezer and zap one in the microwave for breakfast. Check the carbs in the recipe to check suitability. Beef bourgignon, Irish Stew (watch the spuds), chicken fricassee, whatever your favourite is. Always test at 1 hr the first time with casseroles - thickeners are usually the carb culprits for high BGs.

6. Leftovers - slices of roast meat, re-heated or cold, re-heated chops etc

Since I wrote that I have added slow cooked Texas Chili as one of my breakfast casseroles.

I would be guessing reheated left over Indian and Chinese takeaways for breakfast would need checking with your meter after though?

 

[rebrascora]

I would be guessing reheated left over Indian and Chinese takeaways for breakfast would need checking with your meter after though?

Gosh, yes! I used to love leftover Indian takeaway for breakfast! Yum!

 

[Alan S]

I would be guessing reheated left over Indian and Chinese takeaways for breakfast would need checking with your meter after though?

Until I had tested enough to build my personal database ALL foods needed checking with my meter after all meals. However, I learned very early that my breakfast carb limit is very low, less than 10gm, and Asian foods as sold in your country and mine were all far too high in carbs for breakfast. I can eat them in the evening but not in the morning. Travelling through those countries was less of a problem as they did not add extra sugar and starches to suit Western palates to the true Asian dishes and I could almost always get eggs for breakfast in one form or another.

 

[Deleted member 21371]

Until I had tested enough to build my personal database ALL foods needed checking with my meter after all meals. However, I learned very early that my breakfast carb limit is very low, less than 10gm, and Asian foods as sold in your country and mine were all far too high in carbs for breakfast. I can eat them in the evening but not in the morning. Travelling through those countries was less of a problem as they did not add extra sugar and starches to suit Western palates to the true Asian dishes and I could almost always get eggs for breakfast in one form or another.

Can man live on eggs alone?
You'd have hated my day today.

 

[Christy]

I usually make a couple of days breakfast in advance. Some frozen or fresh berries, some chia & flax seeds and a sizeable dollop of Greek yogurt. Keeps me going till lunch and no hassle in the morning. Hope you find something quick & easy that suits you.

 

[helli]

I sometimes make a batch of egg muffins.
Beat some eggs, stir in flavours of your choice such as finely chopped veg, ham, herbs, spices. Pour into muffin cases and bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes (until set).
Eat hot or cold. They warm easily in a microwave for a few seconds per muffin.
These are good for breakfast and when on the go.

 

[Essex]

A couple of pots of Yoghurt did the trick for me
I would have greek yoghurt but cant find that without lactose without added sugar here in Portugal but that is only because I am also lactose intolerant) could be good for you as its 'heavier'?
Then seeds and nuts mid morning to fill the gap
I seem to be very sensitive to breakfast carbs
yoghurt pots are excellent in terms of zero preparation and minimal time to eat