Savoury Breakfast Revolution: Ditch Cereal for Bone Broth

1. The "Glucose Rollercoaster": Why Toast Makes You Tired

For decades, the standard British breakfast has been beige and sweet: cereal with milk, toast with jam, or fruit juice. While delicious, for many people this kind of refined-carb start can act like a "glucose-heavy" breakfast: blood sugar rises quickly, then often dips around 10:30 AM—leaving you brain-fogged, hangry, and reaching for biscuits. The solution is the "Savoury Switch." By starting your day with protein and healthy fats instead of mostly refined carbohydrates, you can flatten the glucose curve. No big spike, no dramatic crash—just steadier, calmer focus that can last until lunch.

2. Why 30g of Protein Gets Talked About So Much

A lot of nutritionists recommend prioritising protein at breakfast. Many people aim for roughly 25–35g in the morning because it can support satiety signals and help tame the hunger hormone (ghrelin) later in the day. But eating a steak or 4 eggs at 7 AM is hard for most people. This is where bone broth bridges the gap. A mug made with Collanature Concentrate can add a meaningful protein boost (check the label for exact values). Pair it with eggs, yoghurt, or a simple savoury plate, and you are suddenly much closer to a protein-first breakfast—without feeling weighed down by a heavy meal.

3. The "Broth-Fast": Lighter Than a Fry-Up

Many people skip breakfast because they "can't stomach food" early. This is often linked to higher morning cortisol, which can suppress appetite. Drinking bone broth is a practical compromise. It is liquid (easy to tolerate) and warm (soothing), but it still signals “fuel has arrived.” It is the nutritional opposite of a heavy "Full English" fry-up—comforting, fast, and far less likely to leave you with a “food coma.”

4. 3 Ways to Build a Savoury Breakfast

You don't need to cook a banquet. Here are three ways to integrate broth into your morning routine:

The 2-Minute Fix: drink a mug of seasoned bone broth alongside your normal avocado toast.
The Scrambled Upgrade: whisk a teaspoon of concentrate into your eggs before cooking for fluffy, savoury scrambles.
The Savoury Porridge: instead of cooking oats in milk with sugar, cook them in bone broth (water + concentrate). Top with a fried egg, spring onions, and soy sauce. It sounds unusual to the Western palate, but it echoes savoury porridge and congee-style breakfasts common in many parts of Asia.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Won't I miss my sweet breakfast?

It can take a few days to retrain your palate. As your mornings feel steadier, many people find the craving for sugar at breakfast naturally fades.

2. Is it safe to drink coffee with it?

Yes. You can have your coffee. Some people prefer having something savoury before caffeine so the morning feels calmer.

3. Does this help with weight management?

A higher-protein savoury breakfast often reduces mid-morning snacking for many people. By lowering the “biscuit temptation,” it can make overall intake feel easier to manage—without relying on willpower alone.

4. Can I prep it the night before?

You can't really prep hot broth, but it takes seconds to make (boil kettle, stir). It is often faster than making toast.

5. What if I exercise in the morning?

Bone broth can be a light pre-workout option. It is warm, quick, and does not sit heavy in the stomach the way porridge sometimes might.

Final Thoughts

How you start your day dictates how you finish it. Swap the sugar spike for protein stability. Your brain, your energy levels, and your waistline will thank you.

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