Large Healthy Breakfast

toscarthearmada
toscarthearmada Posts: 382 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm starting to think that I don't eat enough before lunch during the day. By lunch time, I'm REALLY sick to my stomach. Nausea is my constant companion. After work I come home and binge eat. I'm determined to solve this issue NOW!

What are some large and healthy breakfast ideas?

Unfortunately I have some restrictions to my diet.
- Low Sugar because I'm Diabetic
- Gluten Free
- Low Carb (Below 30 grams)

Thank you for any ideas!
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  • jeannettemancini
    jeannettemancini Posts: 58 Member
    Egg whites (That's always the answer right??) Add veggies, or cheese or maybe a small amount of ham.

    Just started making my own protein bars, since I mostly eat breakfast after the gym on my way to work. If you make them at home, you can adjust how big they are, how much protein, sugar, carbs, etc.
  • symba1130
    symba1130 Posts: 248 Member
    Plain greek yogurt. I think 1C has 24g protein and 10g carbs.
    Eggs
    meats/cheeses
    veggies

    Not very traditional but you can get more bang for your buck this way especially if you are in the low carb/no gluten wagon.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I'm starting to think that I don't eat enough before lunch during the day. By lunch time, I'm REALLY sick to my stomach. Nausea is my constant companion. After work I come home and binge eat. I'm determined to solve this issue NOW!

    What are some large and healthy breakfast ideas?

    Unfortunately I have some restrictions to my diet.
    - Low Sugar because I'm Diabetic
    - Gluten Free
    - Low Carb (Below 30 grams)

    Thank you for any ideas!

    a dozen eggs, chorizo, manchego
  • maz504
    maz504 Posts: 450
    Eggs, turkey sausage (or pork, I just like turkey better), cottage cheese, veggie omelet...

    You might be nauseous if you're drinking coffee on an empty stomach. I know that makes me feel a little sick sometimes.
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    - 2 whole eggs
    - 6-8 egg whites
    - 1 serving of whole grain oatmeal
    add in cinnamon, splenda, etc. or whataver you want.
    - large coffee
    - 1 Danon Light & Fit greek yogurt (if you're really hungry)
  • love2lift_85
    love2lift_85 Posts: 356 Member
    Eggs, nuts and fruit are great breakfast foods! AND CHEESE!!

    Some things I like to eat for breakfast: 3 scrambled eggs with some shredded cheese mixed in, a handful of red grapes or a small apple and a handful of almonds. I don't remember how many carbs grapes have, but you could omit that or just have only a few if needed.
  • butlersoft
    butlersoft Posts: 219 Member
    Bacon and Eggs !!!
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
    Egg whites (That's always the answer right??) Add veggies, or cheese or maybe a small amount of ham.

    Just started making my own protein bars, since I mostly eat breakfast after the gym on my way to work. If you make them at home, you can adjust how big they are, how much protein, sugar, carbs, etc.
    Recipe please! :)
  • momxs2
    momxs2 Posts: 173 Member
    Cottage cheese, fresh fruit, sprinkles cinnamon and walnuts

    Ezeikiel Bread (maybe how high in carbs though - gluten free)

    peanut butter on wasa wholegrain cracker
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
    I have been really loving turkey bacon. One slice is 35 calories so for breakfast, I have 5 slices, and it is under 200 calories and totally filling. Yum!
  • RaeLB
    RaeLB Posts: 1,216 Member
    Instead of 1 large breakfast I eat 2 smaller breakfasts :smile: (and 2 lunches and 2 dinners - basically I'm a baby and need to eat every 2 hours or I get fussy)

    Today I had a banana and apple for breakfast #1 and a PB sandwich for breakfast #2

    Other common breakfasts for me: oatmeal w/ cinnamon and fruit and/or nuts, cereal w/ banana or blueberries and almond milk, bagel w/ PB & banana - basically the common theme is: grains, peanut butter and fruits
  • LFA50
    LFA50 Posts: 58
    I'd look for a gluten-free oatmeal (steel cut maybe)?
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    1 cup cottage cheese w/ fruit = 300 cals, 23carb, 26pro, 11fat and 13sugar
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I'd look for a gluten-free oatmeal (steel cut maybe)?

    Yea but it's such a huge pain in the *kitten* to cook.
  • eks1208
    eks1208 Posts: 10 Member
    I love to whisk two eggs in a large mug with salt and pepper, microwave for a minute, 15 seconds and add a little salsa on top. Done.
  • UmmSqueaky
    UmmSqueaky Posts: 715 Member
    I've been eating eggs pretty consistently for the last few months. I'll usually have one whole egg and a few egg whites scrambled with baby spinach and a serving of sharp cheddar cheese, along with a serving of fruit, some cherry tomatoes and a glass of milk.
  • krawhitham
    krawhitham Posts: 831 Member
    I usually eat two poached eggs, an avocado, a tomato on a corn tortilla. Sometimes I fry up some bacon with it :)
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    I used to make a kabacha squash hash (or use sweet potato or butternut squash or regular potato) with onions, and garlic and a bunch of spices - then crack a soft boiled egg over it. Add some fruit on the side if you like. It's really yummy, and filling.

    Or making a scramble with eggs, peppers, onions, spinach, salsa, and some cheese if you want. Sometimes I added a little ham dry fried on the side. That's yummy too.

    Or greek yogurt, with berries, and some gluten free cereal to add a crunch on top.

    Or a soft boiled egg, some fruit, slice of cheese, and a half a wheat bun

    Or oatmeal with banana and chopped almonds

    Those are some of the most filling breakfasts I find I like - good luck :)
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    I'd look for a gluten-free oatmeal (steel cut maybe)?

    Yea but it's such a huge pain in the *kitten* to cook.

    Its not so bad. Slow cooker or rice cooker and cook over night! Cooks while you sleep. Done in 6 -8 hours.
  • paxbfl
    paxbfl Posts: 391 Member
    Instead of 1 large breakfast I eat 2 smaller breakfasts :smile: (and 2 lunches and 2 dinners - basically I'm a baby and need to eat every 2 hours or I get fussy)

    ^THIS

    A large meal causes a blood sugar spike and subsequent crash leading to increased hunger.

    For a diabetic I'd think this is even more critical because you want to maintain steady blood sugar levels and reduce large spikes that require additional insulin.
  • christmre
    christmre Posts: 109 Member
    I like cream of wheat with peanut butter myself, it doesn't spike my blood sugar, and keeps me full. Since you need gluten free you could try cream of rice, it's a little higher carb than you want, at 36g. Or an omelette with bell peppers, mushrooms and cheese and your choice of meats is good too.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    what's wrong with left overs?


    Also- any time I eat breakfast- I'm famished by lunch time- I have found I function much better actually skipping breakfast. I don't' like eating first thing- and then when I do eat- I'm starving within 2 hours- so I just don't start eating till like noon or even one- depending on how busy we are at work.
  • wanttolose40lbs
    wanttolose40lbs Posts: 239 Member
    I'd look for a gluten-free oatmeal (steel cut maybe)?

    Yea but it's such a huge pain in the *kitten* to cook.

    Its not so bad. Slow cooker or rice cooker and cook over night! Cooks while you sleep. Done in 6 -8 hours.

    I found pre-packaged steel cut oatmeal, in the microwave for 2 minutes and it's done
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    For some reason, I only eat breakfast foods for breakfast when I go out to eat. Breakfast is better for dinner. So, I currently eat a small breakfast and a small snack before lunch, but when I was doing 3 meals, I'd have a huge salad for breakfast with lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado/guacamole, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and homemade dressing (balsamic vinegar and olive oil). So yummy. Not fast to eat though.
  • jld0411
    jld0411 Posts: 29 Member
    Your post got me thinking... When I was doing the traditional 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) I found that I got too hungry. I started doing 6 mini meals and I feel TONS better. Like you, I would feel nauseous and end up binging because I got too hungry. I like what one poster said about being a baby and having to eat every couple of hours or getting fussy. That's me, too! :)

    I don't track carbs (other than to make sure my ratios stay in line - I try to stick to 50/30/20), so I don't know if these things would work for you or not, but these are some of my breakfasts.

    Protein pancake: 1/4 cup ground oats, 1/3 cup egg whites, sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves, pinch of baking powder, whisk together and cook like a big pancake. Top with fresh fruit (unless it's too much sugar, then you could omit the nutmeg and stuff, fill it with veggies and make a crepe)

    Protein shake - 1 scoop protein powder (I use Iso-100, I believe it's low carb), 1 cup frozen fruit, blend with ice and a little water.

    Crustless quiche - whisk together eggs, 1/4 cup coconut milk, sauteed veggies, chopped up chicken and seasonings. Pour in a pie plate and bake 350 for 30 minutes. Makes about 6 slices. If you have enough room for more carbs, you can make a crust out of shredded potatoes orf sweet potatoes and a little butter. You could also make mini quiches using muffin tins. Then you can just grab a couple and go.

    I've found from doing extensive research on nutrition, plus a little trial and error, the trick to not starving and binging is eating mini meals often, and having a good balance of carbs, protein and healthy fats.

    My BF is gluten free, so by default that pretty much makes me gluten free as well. My friend asked me to start a blog of my recipes because people LOVE my cooking. Feel free to check it out! http://gianttasteskinnywaist.blogspot.com/. I don't take credit for all of them; rather, I tweak existing recipes to fit our dietary needs and tastes.

    Also, you might try checking out some paleo websites. While I don't endorse a strict paleo diet, I started looking at paleo recipes because they are, by definition, gluten and dairy free (I can't eat dairy). Some of my favorites are Stupid Easy Paleo and PaleOMG. There's also some really good stuff on Busy But Healthy and she primarily cooks gluten free, too.

    One final thought - I usually prepare a few days' worth of breakfasts at once so they're in the fridge and ready to grab and go in the morning. I have the benefit of working from an office with access to a blender, microwave, refrigerator, etc., but if you don't have access to this I'm sure there are plenty of good options.
  • LB2812
    LB2812 Posts: 158 Member
    I typically eat eggs or tofu scrambled like eggs (i don't like re-heated eggs, the tofu I can make ahead and re-heat at work). I usually add potatos or a wrap, but you could skip that to keep it low carb.

    Also, don't limit yourself to breakfast foods! No reason you can't have a meal similar to what you might have for lunch or dinner for breakfast :)

    And can you add some snacks between breakfast and lunch? And between lunch and dinner? I eat my lunch around noon and dinner around 6:30 - there's no way I'm going 6+ hours with nothing in between! Nuts, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, veggies & hummus, fruit & peanut butter, protein bar.... all low carb options that will help tide you over.
  • toscarthearmada
    toscarthearmada Posts: 382 Member
    I eat every 2 hours too! Usually two smaller meals but I need more calories in the morning to last me until my Lunch/Dinner. I work 12 hour days so it's hard to eat consistently in the afternoons.

    Thanks for all the great ideas.
  • jld0411
    jld0411 Posts: 29 Member
    Try a chia pudding! Mix 1/2 cup coffee, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 T. peanut butter, a scoop of protein powder, 1 T. cocoa powder and a little sweetener (I use honey, but you could use Stevia to keep it low sugar) in a blender. Pour into a mason jar, add 2 T. chia seeds, and shake the poo out of it. Refrigerate overnight, but take it out and shake it every half hour or so for the first few hours. I cut the recipe in half and make two because it's too many calories for my taste, but if you're looking to amp up your calories this would be a geat way to do it! If you don't like coffee use all coconut milk.
  • in4nomz
    in4nomz Posts: 230
    Oatmeal is good for breakfast! I have the same problem, if I don't eat a decent breakfast I feel like my stomach is eating itself by the time it's lunch.

    I like oatmeal and eggs with a little bit of cheese...or oatmeal and peanut butter...suuuper tasty! :)
  • jeannettemancini
    jeannettemancini Posts: 58 Member
    Mix wet:
    6 egg white
    3 mashed bananas
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 TBSP honey - Again, depending on your sweetness desire, you could skip this

    Separately mix dry:
    3 scoops protein (I used chocolate, which was a bit strong)
    3 TBSP PB 2 (this is a dried Peanut butter with the fat taken out.)
    1/4-1/2 craisins - low sugar
    1/2 cup almonds
    2 cups oatmeal (you have to pulverize it first... I used a mini food processor) You could use gluten free)

    Mix the wet and dry together, and pour into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool, and cut (I did 10 bars, but you can do what you want).

    You can add and take out things... like if you want less sugar, take out the honey and craisins.
    I couldn't taste the PB in it, so if I do it again I would remove the PB, or add more. I think I'll try it next time with vanilla protein powder and add more PB to get a banana and PB taste.

    There are 1000s of recipes on line... so you can modify for your macro nutrition desires

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