Choosing food for breakfast not only needs convenience but also to ensure nutritional value. Bread and sticky rice are two delicious and popular breakfasts but can pose some risks for overweight, cardiovascular disease or blood sugar problems.
| Dishes / Solutions | Nutritional characteristics & Medical notes |
|---|---|
| High glycemic index, high calories. The majority can provide more energy than needed. | |
| Refined flour, some fillings high in saturated fat, processed meat or sauces can make meals rich in energy, saturated fat and sodium. Potential risk of increased cholesterol. | |
| Oats, cereals, green vegetables, eggs, and fruits help support blood sugar control. |
Be careful with high-energy sticky rice
Sticky rice helps create a feeling of fullness for a long time, but the main ingredient is sticky rice, which contains a lot of starch with a high glycemic index. Starch is digested into glucose; the rate of blood sugar increase depends on the type of food, portion size and composition of the whole meal, which can cause the blood sugar index to increase rapidly after eating.
Besides, savory sticky rice is often eaten with meat, spring rolls, pate, and scallion oil; while sweet sticky rice contains sugar and coconut milk. This increases fat and calories. If you exercise little, excess energy is at risk of accumulating into fat, contributing to increased blood fat.
Hamburger and potential risks from the filling
Hamburger is a convenient choice, but the crust from refined wheat flour is usually absorbed quite quickly by the body, which can affect blood sugar levels.
More worryingly, the filling (pate, cold cuts, sausages, mayonnaise) often contains a lot of fat and sugar. Regularly eating high-energy, saturated fat, and processed foods may not be suitable for weight control, LDL cholesterol, and cardiovascular health or high blood pressure.
The information in the article is for reference only, not for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly to your doctor for accurate and appropriate advice to your health condition.
Quick quiz on choosing a safe breakfast for people with high blood sugar
What types of food should people with high blood sugar and blood fat prioritize instead of sticky rice and bread?
You can choose a more balanced breakfast with whole grains, oats, eggs, low-fat milk combined with plenty of green vegetables and fruits.
