These Hangry-Proof Breakfasts Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced All Morning Long

With our ever-growing to-do lists and packed schedules we are more fatigued than ever before. But our constant exhaustion is doing a number on our hormones, and in turn, our blood sugar. In my experience as a functional medicine doctor, I often see blood sugar imbalance as one of the biggest causes of hormonal problems. This blood sugar roller coaster will leave you feeling irritable, exhausted, and hungry and anger's evil spawn: hangry.

It's easy to rush out the door, grabbing something quick that is most likely packaged, devoid of nutrients, and loaded with unhealthy junk you can't pronounce, but when you start your day off by fueling your body with proper food, you are setting yourself up for success and laying the foundation for balanced blood sugar throughout your day.

Fat is the building block of a healthy and happy blood sugar level. Your brain is also made up of 60 percent fat and is the main source of your energy. By feeding your brain exactly what it is made of, you train your body to be a fat burner rather than a sugar burner. Sugar gives you a quick burst of energy but leaves you dragging later. Fat, on the other hand, is like a log on a fire: slow-burning and long-lasting. Get your healthy fats in through everybody's favorite fruit—avocado!

This is the perfect make-ahead option and great for those who would rather stick with plant-based choices in the morning. Healthy fats are abundant in this pudding in the coconut milk, chia seeds, and nuts. Protein is another key nutrient when it comes to blood sugar balance by helping slow the absorption of sugars into your bloodstream, which you will get from each of these ingredients as well.

Clean protein and even more great fats are plentiful in this easy-to-throw-together frittata. It's a perfect dish to make on a Sunday to enjoy a slice each morning for the rest of the week. Add in some mushrooms and greens to aid in promoting healthy methylation detox pathways to help your body fight off the toxins you come across the rest of the day.

For those who want a lighter breakfast, smoothies are a fantastic option. I usually prefer to drink my breakfast, and this smoothie is packed with all of the fats you need and not all of the sugar like other fruit-based beverages without lacking in flavor. Adding in reishi, this powerful adaptogenic mushroom, will give you additional blood sugar support with its ability to down-regulate alpha-glucosidase1, the enzyme responsible for breaking down starches into sugars.

Method

Combine all ingredients in blender, blend, and enjoy!