Is breakfast overrated?
A big breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Actually, many health experts have contested the idea that we should start our day with a big meal, or even start the day with food at all. Breakfast doesn’t have to be in the morning, since it literally just means the meal where you break the overnight fast. And many are now opting to postpone breakfast until later in the day (a type of fasting called time-restricted eating). Time-restricted eating (or TRE) is being studied in a number of human and animal models. In early research, it’s been linked to positive immune effects as well as weight reduction.
Most “breakfast” is actually dessert
The majority of “typical” breakfast foods—things like cereals, danishes, croissants, orange juice and flavored yogurts and even oatmeal—might not be so great for health promotion, since they tend to be either packed with sugar or rapidly convert to sugar in the bloodstream (or both!). In fact, some popular cereal brands may have as much as 12 grams of sugar per cup (that’s 3 sugar cubes!)
Finding better options
When it is time to break the overnight fast with breakfast, many health experts recommend looking for nutrient-rich foods that don’t spike blood sugar excessively. Mixing protein, healthy fat and fiber is one way to ensure both of those criteria are met. Eggs, nuts, plain yogurts and non-starchy vegetables may all be good options, depending on a person’s eating preferences. And for those on the go or looking for an easy solution, finding a protein shake that delivers the key nutrients while keeping blood sugar in check may be worth a try.
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Our exclusive all-in-one shake mix is a perfect combo of plant-based protein, prebiotic fiber (good for your gut!), vitamins and minerals and Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat phytonutrients to support immune health. It’s also the only shake we know of that has ingredients like the immune-active 2-HOBA and muscle supporting HMB. And when it comes to blood sugar response, we already did the work for you. Our team compared our blood sugar after either white bread or HTB Rejuvenate™ Superfood Advanced Protein Shake Mix. This shake mix spiked blood sugar less than 25% as high as the white bread!