Breakfast? More Like Dessert!

Is your breakfast really breakfast, or is it dessert? Well, if you ever eat common American breakfast foods, then it certainly counts as dessert.

Vox: We Need to Call American Breakfast What It Often Is: Dessert

This turns out to be quite true:

Dessert translations of breakfast foods:

muffin = cupcake
smoothie = milkshake
granola = streusel top
yogurt = ice cream
waffle = cookie

— Alan Levinovitz (@AlanLevinovitz) July 8, 2016

The picture below pretty much says it all.

It is no wonder that obesity and diabetes are so widespread when this is the sugar content of just the first single meal of the day.

Low-carb alternatives

Are you looking for inspiration for better breakfasts? Check out our most popular low-carb breakfasts below, or click this link for many more great options.

Bacon Lettuce and Tomato with Oopsie Bread4.6 out of 5 stars5 star73%4 star15%3 star6%2 star2%1 star1%1053 ratings1053 Strict low carbStrict low carbFat86%Protein11%Carbs2%2 g carbs / serving Easy 5 + 10 m5 minutes preparation10 minutes cooking time

The Low-Carb Bread4.1 out of 5 stars5 star48%4 star22%3 star18%2 star7%1 star2%675 ratings675 Moderate low carbModerate low carbFat70%Protein16%Carbs5%2 g carbs / serving Medium 10 m + 1 h10 minutes preparation1 hour cooking time

Low-Carb Pancakes with Berries and Whipped Cream4.4 out of 5 stars5 star68%4 star17%3 star8%2 star3%1 star2%903 ratings903 Moderate low carbModerate low carbFat76%Protein18%Carbs6%10 g carbs / serving Easy 5 + 20 m5 minutes preparation20 minutes cooking time

Classic Bacon and Eggs4.6 out of 5 stars5 star75%4 star13%3 star6%2 star2%1 star2%1044 ratings1044 Strict low carbStrict low carbFat73%Protein26%Carbs1%0 g carbs / serving Beginner 12 m0 minutes preparation12 minutes cooking time

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