68: #1 Breakfast Food for Diabetes

03/11/25 • 24 min

What if one simple change to your breakfast could transform your blood sugar control, reduce cravings and set you up for success all day long?
In this episode, we reveal the ultimate breakfast food that does just that: protein.
You’ll learn how a protein-packed breakfast not only lowers after-meal glucose levels but also improves insulin sensitivity, satisfies hunger and supports weight management. Plus, we’ll dive into the fascinating science of the “second-meal phenomenon” and why what you eat in the morning impacts your metabolism for the rest of the day.

Packed with practical tips, research-backed insights and easy-to-follow breakfast ideas, this episode is your ultimate guide to starting the day right. Don’t miss out on these transformative tips!
CHAPTERS
1:07 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
2:42 #1 Breakfast Food for Diabetes
5:38 High protein breakfast for diabetes, facts
11:18 Eating a high protein breakfast, foods
12:52 How much protein at breakfast for diabetes?
13:14 Benefits of whey protein for diabetes
16:43 Misconceptions about protein and diabetes
19:20 Protein-rich breakfast ideas
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1:56 Global obesity statistics & the underlying causes
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12:12 Does obesity cause diabetes?
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17:25 Does weight loss cure prediabetes or type 2 diabetes?
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7:11 Is prediabetes medication necessary?
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