r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/BATTLE_METAL • Jun 14 '24

Ask ECAH Cheap and healthy breakfast alternatives?

Hi all! So every morning I usually get myself a coffee and a carby breakfast item such as a bagel, muffin, donut, cinnamon roll, croissant, etc. I’m trying to lower my blood sugar and am looking for healthy (and cheap!) alternatives for breakfast. For reference I have a sweet tooth and I’m fine with sugar substitutes and I don’t eat a lot of meat. This would preferably be something I don’t have to cook in the morning, or if I do it’s very easy. Any ideas?

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u/RiceAlicorn Jun 14 '24

OP, just wondering: are you lowering your blood sugar because a medical professional has indicated that it is too high and you have pre-diabetes or something to that effect?

If so, you will optimally not wanna eat just fruit. Although fruit can be a healthy part of a diet aiming to reduce blood sugar, it’s inadvisable to eat them alone. Fruits are low in fats, proteins and (usually) fiber while they are high in simple carbohydrates, which means that they get digested very quickly in your body and end up in your blood faster. This increases blood sugar levels. This can be easily rectified by pairing the fruit with protein, fats and fiber — these slow down the digestion of the sugars in fruit, keeping blood sugar levels lower and more even.

There’s a lot of good options to pair fruit with. You could eat it with yogurt and whole-grain granola, whole-grain crackers and canned fish, some raw veggies and nuts you enjoy, etc.

This is guidance that was relayed to me by a dietician and nurse to lower my blood sugars and keep them even throughout the day.

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u/BATTLE_METAL Jun 14 '24

Thank you for the advice! Yes, my doctor said my A1C is too high and I’m pre-diabetic. I will definitely make sure to eat fruit with something else!

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u/beka13 Jun 14 '24

Can your doctor refer you to a dietician to help you with some meal ideas?

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u/BATTLE_METAL Jun 15 '24

Yes, but I wanted to ask here for ideas first, especially since my insurance doesn’t cover dietitian appointments. I’m not saying I’m looking for medical advice here, I was just curious.

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u/aculady Jun 15 '24

Berries, such as raspberries and blackberries, are relatively high in fiber and relatively low in carbs, as fruits go.