Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that when subjects consumed high-protein breakfast, they maintained better glucose and insulin control than they did with lower protein or no protein meals.
After testing participants ages 18-55, Heather Leidy, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at the university states that,
"Eating more protein in the morning can beneficially affect glucose and insulin levels, 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."
Therefore, since protein makes your stomach feel full and is typically digested slowly, eating a breakfast that is high in protein will jump start your metabolism after being asleep all night.
The fact in these findings suggest that eating protein-rich breakfasts (30-39 grams) led to lower spikes in glucose and insulin after meals compared to the low-protein, high-carb breakfast.
These are some sources of protein that can be incorporated in to your breakfast. Oatmeal with almonds, egg whites (scrambled or in an omelet) and smoothies made using your favorite fruit and yogurt.
To help protect yourself from potentially developing diabetes in the future, you may start incorporating more protein into your breakfast.
Enjoy your day.
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