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Why People with Diabetes Should Eat A High Protein, High Fiber Breakfast

Why People with Diabetes Should Eat A High Protein, High Fiber Breakfast

 

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. This may be even more true for people living with diabetes. A good breakfast not only delivers energy and nutrients to fuel the day, but also helps keep blood sugar steady throughout the day.

Breakfast Helps Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels

One study conducted in 20151 found that skipping breakfast caused a bigger blood sugar spike after lunch and dinner. This is because skipping breakfast has a negative effect on the way our body metabolizes glucose throughout the day.

A Healthy Breakfast Helps Control Blood Sugar Spike Throughout the Day1

control spikes in glucose

 

But not all breakfasts are created equal. A good breakfast needs to contain a good amount of high quality protein, fiber and essential nutrients.

A High Protein Breakfast Helps Minimize Blood Sugar Spike After Lunch

Importantly, a high protein breakfast was shown in the same study to help reduce the blood sugar spike after lunch. This is also known as the second meal phenomenon.

amount of protein matters

 

Moreover, eating a high protein breakfast can help with improve satiety or reduce hanger pangs, which can prevent snacking in between meals.

 

Soluble Fiber Helps Improve Blood Sugar Control

Amongst the multiple benefits of dietary fiber is its ability to help control blood sugar levels. In people with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber — can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels. A healthy diet that includes insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

 

Putting It All Together To Help You Start Your Day Right

So, we now know it is important for people with diabetes to eat breakfast as it helps to control blood sugar spikes throughout the day. Quality of the breakfast matters too and a high protein, high fiber breakfast delivers additional benefit of even better blood sugar control.

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Nutren Diabetes with low glycemic index (GI), when taken at breakfast, helps to reduce blood sugar spikes1,2. Each serving contains:

  • 11.3g of protein - equivalent to almost 2x the amount in a medium sized boiled egg.
  • 4.8g of soluble fiber uniquely blended to contain Prebio 1+ and partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG)
  • 27 vitamins & minerals, including B vitamins to help fuel energy metabolism

 

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Source: 1. Jakobowicz D, et al. Fasting until noon triggers increase postprandial hyperglycemia and impaired insulin response after lunch and dinner in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A randomised clinical trial. Diabetes Care 2015;38:1820–1826. 2. Park YM, et al. A high-protein breakfast induces greater insulin and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide responses to a subsequent lunch meal in individuals with type 2 diabetes. J Nutr 2015;145:452–458.
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