Traditional breakfast foods such as muffins, pancakes and cereals are prohibited on the Atkins diet. This often leaves Atkins followers wondering, "What's left for breakfasts?" From frittatas to sausage burritos, eating the no-carb way is easy.
Eggs
Eggs have zero carbs and are a quick and easy no-carb breakfast. Try eating eggs a variety of ways: sunny side up, hard boiled, or in an omelet. Cheese and meats can be incorporated into omelets to help provide variety.
When eating breakfast on the go, order a classic breakfast sandwich, such as a sausage, egg and cheese, and forgo the bread or ask for a lettuce wrap instead.
Vegetables and Nuts
Try incorporating mushrooms, peppers and bok choy into an omelet or go the extra mile and make a really decadent frittata. Cucumbers, celery and radishes also have minimal carbs and can be eaten raw, juiced or blended with water and ice into a healthful smoothie. Salads filled with lettuce, arugula, spinach and other no-carb vegetables with cheese and olive oil provide a crisp and refreshing way to start the day. Many nuts, particularly pecans and almonds, have only a minimal amount of carbs and make a nice addition to a salad or can be eaten alone by the handful. From raw pecans to smoked almonds, there is something for every craving and mood.
Meats
Sausage, bacon and ham have long enjoyed a place on the breakfast menu, but there are other no-carb meats that can be enjoyed. Pork, veal, beef, lamb, flounder, turkey, duck, chicken and tuna are just some of the no-carb meats and fish you can incorporate into your breakfast. Many have been turned into sausages and bacon. Try incorporating these meats into your omelets, or make breakfast burritos using the meats, eggs and a lettuce wrap.
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