Breakfast is key to getting your day off to a good start in many ways. It gets your metabolism up and working and it boosts your blood sugar to give you the mental and physical energy to face the day. Many breakfast foods are also rich in nutrients. Though many common breakfast foods such as toast, cereal and pastries are high in carbohydrates, you can still enjoy satisfying, balanced means while following a low-carb eating plan.
Omelet
Eggs are high in protein and provide most of your essential vitamins and minerals, according to the American Egg Board. You can boost the nutritional value of your breakfast by turning eggs into an omelet loaded with low-carb veggies such as peppers, onions and mushrooms; or dice up cooked chicken breast, bacon strips or tofu for extra protein. Adding cheese will increase the calcium and vitamins A and D in your breakfast.
Yogurt with Berries
A healthful low-carb breakfast can include fruit, and berries are a solid choice because they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Choose plain low-fat or non-fat yogurt and add your own fresh or frozen berries to avoid the added sugar found in flavored yogurts. According to the "Berry Carb Chart" strawberries, raspberries and cranberries all have around 2 g of carbs per quarter-cup serving.
English Breakfast
A traditional English breakfast includes fried eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled mushroom and tomato, baked beans and fried bread, according to Project Britain. You can turn this into a healthy, filling, low-carb feast by omitting the toast and replacing it with extra tomato and mushroom. If you are concerned about fat, swap bacon for turkey bacon and substitute a veggie sausage for meat sausages.
Baked Apple with Cottage Cheese
Apples are low-calorie and may help protect against heart disease and promote digestive health, according to the University of Illinois, and a baked apple makes a simple, nutritious hot breakfast. You should always eat apples with the skin on to get the maximum amount of fiber, which will help you feel full for longer, and to take advantage of most of the apple's vitamin C content, which is just under the skin. Try topping your apple with low-fat cottage cheese and a sprinkling of cinnamon to add calcium, protein and vitamins A and D to your breakfast.
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