What to Drink for Breakfast? Nutritionist Warns: Rice Drink Has Highest Carbs, Beware of Blood Sugar Spikes

Having a drink with breakfast is a habit for many, but choosing the wrong beverage can cause blood sugar to spike rapidly. A nutritionist has compiled the carbohydrate content of 12 common breakfast shop drinks, finding that rice drinks (mijiang) have the highest amount, with a medium cup containing 37g, which is more than sweetened soy milk's 20g. If you want to drink something healthier, you can opt for unsweetened green tea, Americano, unsweetened soy milk, or unsweetened milk tea, which have relatively lower carbohydrate content. Unsweetened soy milk, in particular, can also provide protein. The nutritionist also advises against eating only high-carb foods for breakfast. Appropriately increasing protein intake can help prolong satiety and reduce feelings of hunger and cravings for snacks in the morning. **Quick Tip:** For breakfast drinks, try to choose unsweetened, low-carb options and pair them with protein-rich foods to stay full and better manage your blood sugar health.