No Carb Breakfast

If you eat too much of carbs there is a very high possibility that you will gain a lot of pounds. But it is actually the simple carbs that you should look out for. It is for two reasons. One, we like the sweet taste of carbs and two, the energy which carbs provide is for a short duration and we tend to feel hungry again. So in the process there is every possibility that we may overeat those simple carbs. Followers of the Atkins diet and the south beach diet know that they need a no carb breakfast as well as other meals. So the following tips will help you get some great ideas on low carb breakfast recipes.

No Carb Breakfast Ideas
You can have a whole lot of ideas for a no carb breakfast and no carb foods. Some of them are mentioned below.

Eggs
Eggs are quick and easy to make and also one of the no carbs option which you can have for your breakfast. You can have your eggs in different ways, sunny side up, hard boiled or as an omelet. You can add cheese to the omelet so that you can have a different variety. For a no carb breakfast, you can go for a classic breakfast sandwich such as sausage, cheese and eggs which you can wrap in lettuce leaves.

Vegetables and Fruits
Vegetables are a perfect choice for no carbs breakfast foods. You can include mushrooms, peppers, bok choy ( an Asiatic plant with edible white stalks and dark green leaves) into an omelet. Other vegetables with minimum carbs include cucumbers, celery and radishes. These can be eaten raw, made into juices or blended with water, ice and fruits into a healthy smoothie. Selection of fruits again depends on the amount of sugar present in it and the amount of sugar your body can tolerate. The best low carb fruits can include berries, cherries, apples and pears, grapefruit, apricots, peaches and figs.

Nuts
Another option for a no carb breakfast can be nuts like pecans and almonds. They have very minimal amount of carbs and can be a very good addition to salads. You can have a handful and take them with milk. You can have these raw, smoked or roasted to suit your every mood.

Meats
Meats like sausages, bacon and ham are top favorite breakfast items. These are low carb as well but there are other low carb meats that can be enjoyed like pork, veal, beef, lamb, turkey, duck, chicken, tuna, etc. These can all be incorporated in your no carb breakfast foods and can be added in omelets or wrapped up in lettuce.

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No Carb Breakfast Recipes
One of the easiest and delicious no carb breakfast recipes is a no carb breakfast casserole. For this you will require ten to twelve eggs, twelve ounces of grated cheddar cheese, four ounces of chopped green chillies salt and pepper. Take a buttered pan and spread the grated cheese. Now spread the chillies evenly over the cheese. In a bowl, beat the eggs and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture over the cheese and green chillies and bake the casserole for about 25 to 50 minutes at about 350 degrees. When it is done cut into squares and serve. Other no carb breakfast recipes can include soft scrambled eggs with lobster, brocolli frittata, vegetable frittata, baked corn beef omelet etc. Read more on healthy recipes.

So these some of the no carb breakfast ideas and recipes. These are healthy as well as delicious. Enjoy them without the pangs of guilt.