The epidemic of diabetes in the U.S.
has fueled an astounding rise in health costs. If you want to protect yourself
from this scourge, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified the
breakfast foods that lower your risk.
A high-protein breakfast containing,
eggs, meat or fish helps control your blood sugar, reduces your insulin release
and are factors that can reduce your chances of diabetes.
The Missouri research was carried
out on women.
“For women, eating more protein in
the morning can beneficially affect their glucose and insulin levels,” says
researcher Heather Leidy. “If you eat healthy now and consume foods that help
you control your glucose levels, you may be protecting yourself from developing
diabetes in the future.”
Leidy’s tests compared the different
effects of eating a breakfast of pancakes, with only about 10 grams of protein,
to having eggs and sausage, which has up to 39 grams.
“Since most American women consume
only about 10-15 grams of protein during breakfast, the 30-39 grams might seem
like a challenging dietary change,” Leidy said. “However, one potential
strategy to assist with this change might include the incorporation of prepared
(high protein) convenience meals.
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