Low-carb diets are popular for weight loss. These diets usually limit your intake of carbohydrates to 50 to 150 g per day explains the Mayo Clinic. Breakfasts involving cereal, bagels and toast are out, but you still have plenty of options.
Eggs
Eggs are a naturally high-protein, low-carb food. When eaten at breakfast, they also support weight loss, reports a study in the International Journal of Obesity from 2008. When comparing 152 participants, those who ate an egg-based breakfast lost 65 percent more weight than those eating the same number of calories in a bagel breakfast. Prepare your eggs with no added fats and include watery vegetables like spinach and mushrooms to boost nutrition. Omelets made with smoked salmon and herbs, cream cheese and tomatoes or salsa and Mexican cheese are other egg-based options. If cholesterol is a concern, use egg whites only. One egg contains 6 g of protein, most of which is in the white.
Sausage
Premade sausages often contain a lot of extra sodium, sugars and fat. Prepare your own quick, healthy sausage to enjoy in a low-carb tortilla with diced tomatoes and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Use extra lean ground turkey and mix with garlic powder, dried oregano and fennel seeds. Form into patties and pan sear until cooked through. Four ounces of ground turkey contains almost 20 g of protein.
Pancakes
While traditional pancakes are high in carbohydrates, you can make a low-carb version using cottage cheese, eggs, soy flour and a non-caloric sweetener. Whip the egg whites with cream of tartar to form stiff peaks. Stir together one egg yolk, a cup of low-fat cottage cheese, a tablespoon of soy flour and a sugar alternative such as sucralose or aspartame. Cook on a griddle until brown. The entire recipe contains 40 g of protein and just 9 g of carbs. Serve with low-carb syrup or fresh raspberries, which contain just 7 g of carbs per ½ cup.
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