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The One Low-Carb Breakfast You Should Eat To Speed Up Your Metabolism, According To A Doctor

August 30, 2017 by Alonna Travin
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Not all breakfasts are created equal. It’s obvious what to avoid, like chocolate chip muffins and sugary cereal. Yet it’s not as clear what you should be eating in the morning to ramp up energy and rev up metabolism. The answer lies in a filling and delicious carb.

 

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low carb breakfast metabolism

Everyone needs carbohydrates because their sugar content gives the body energy. But here’s the twist: simple carbs, like bagels, are converted to sugar too quickly for your body to do anything but crash. On the other hand, there’s steel-cut oatmeal, a slow carb filled with healthy protein and fiber. This should be your go-to breakfast.

low carb breakfast metabolism

“People who eat good carbs like oatmeal have more energy, reduced sugar cravings, lose more weight and even have more regular bowel movements”, says Dr. Jennifer Stagg, naturopathic physician and author of Unzip Your Genes: 5 Choices To Reveal A Radically Radiant You.

low carb breakfast metabolism

The fiber in unflavored, steel-cut oatmeal helps to keep your insulin levels low which in turn may help shrink fat cells. Oatmeal is also chewy and takes longer to eat than other breakfast foods. That means you eat it slowly enough to notice when your body feels full. The result: no mindless overeating.

low carb breakfast metabolism

Don’t ruin a healthy bowl of oatmeal by adding sugary toppings. Choose fresh fruit, almond milk or some nuts. Up the fiber content by mixing oatmeal with quinoa, or boost calcium with a spoonful of plain yogurt.

Author:

Alonna Travin is a freelance writer based in New York. She has written extensively about health & wellness, beauty and more.

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