Toby Smithson Warns 4 Breakfast Habits Can Disrupt Blood Sugar Control

1 articles · Updated · Newsweek · Aug 11

Four breakfast habits can make blood sugar harder to manage, Toby Smithson of the American Diabetes Association said, highlighting skipping breakfast, cutting out carbohydrates entirely, skimping on protein and relying on sugary coffee drinks.
Skipping the meal can bunch more carbohydrates into later eating and trigger sharper glucose swings, while refined-carb breakfasts low in protein or fiber can leave people hungry sooner and encourage extra snacking.
Smithson said carbohydrates should be chosen, not eliminated: higher-fiber options such as fruit, beans and whole grains paired with protein or healthy fats can support steadier glucose and longer-lasting energy.
Her basic formula is lean protein or healthy fat plus a high-fiber carbohydrate, with examples including eggs and whole-grain toast, cottage cheese with fruit, tofu wraps, egg-white wraps and overnight oats.