{"id":18933,"date":"2024-06-17T20:38:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T20:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=18933"},"modified":"2024-06-17T21:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T21:00:20","slug":"4-low-sugar-breakfast-ideas-to-get-you-through-the-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/4-low-sugar-breakfast-ideas-to-get-you-through-the-week\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Low Sugar Breakfast Ideas To Get You Through the Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you typically start your day with a grab-and-go breakfast like a donut or a sweet coffee drink, you’re probably familiar with the late-morning\u00a0sugar crash<\/a>. You know the feeling: Your energy levels seem to plummet, leaving you feeling hungry, irritable, and shaky. You might even\u00a0crave more sugar<\/a>\u00a0to refuel.<\/p>\n

Skip this sugar roller coaster by opting for a low sugar breakfast. Starting the day with the healthiest breakfast options can stabilize your\u00a0blood sugar levels<\/a>, reduce the urge to snack<\/a>, and help you reach your\u00a0weight loss goals<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

How Many Grams of Sugar a Day Is Right for You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There isn\u2019t a hard and fast rule about how much sugar people should consume. It varies based on your diet and your health needs. <\/p>\n

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025<\/a>\u00a0recommend no more than 10% of your daily calories come from\u00a0added sugar<\/a>. That means if you eat 2,000 calories per day, you should aim for no more than 200 calories of added sugar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What are the different types of sugar?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Food and drinks can contain two different kinds of sugar:<\/p>\n

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  1. Natural sugars<\/strong> are found in many foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. These are healthy <\/em>sugars<\/a> because the foods they come from also contain essential nutrients like vitamins and fiber. Unless instructed by a doctor or healthcare professional, you generally don’t need to avoid natural sugars.
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  2. Added sugars<\/strong> are what you want to be on the lookout for on nutritional labels. Try to eat these in moderation. Looking at a nutrition label, you\u2019ll see a number for total sugar and one for added sugar.\u00a0For example, a\u00a0serving of grape jelly might<\/a> have 10 grams of total sugar, including nine grams of added sugar. The remaining gram is likely from sugar that was naturally in the grapes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Recommended sugar consumption numbers generally refer to added sugars. Eating\u00a0an apple<\/a> with 19 grams of naturally occurring sugar does not count toward your daily limit of added sugars, so go ahead and take advantage of all the health benefits of fruits and veggies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    NOTE:<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>Your ideal daily grams of sugar may differ from the FDA recommendation. You may be controlling your sugar intake for reasons related to an underlying health condition. You should follow any dietary instructions your doctor has given you about what you should eat for optimal blood sugar control.<\/p>\n

    How much sugar is in a gram?  <\/strong><\/h3>\n

    If you’re wondering, “What does a gram of sugar look like?” imagine the teaspoon of sugar you might add to a cup of coffee. Well, that’s about 4 grams of sugar. So, if you were to divide that teaspoon into four equal parts, each part would be around 1 gram of sugar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Now, when it comes to how much sugar you should have in a day, for a 2,000-calorie diet, it’s recommended to keep it around 50 grams. So, it’s like having about 12 to 13 teaspoons of sugar throughout your day.<\/p>\n

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    Top 4 Low Sugar Breakfast Ideas You Need To Try<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    You don\u2019t have to miss out on flavor even when cutting back on added sugar. You can start your day with a healthy, low sugar breakfast packed with flavor. We rounded up a few of our favorite low sugar breakfast options. Each of these recipes has less than 10 grams of added sugar.  <\/p>\n

    1. Eggs and avocado toast<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Avocado toast is popular for a reason. Featuring creamy avocado slices, black beans, and whole wheat bread, this low sugar breakfast offers 10 grams of fiber. Poached eggs add protein to this healthy breakfast recipe.<\/p>\n