Stop Eating Sugary Breakfasts — Try This Gut-Healthy High-Protein Meal

Looking for a high-protein breakfast that is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and still satisfying? In this video, Dr. Anya Szigeti, holistic functional medicine doctor and author of *You Can’t Outrun Your Fork*, shares a simple breakfast hash recipe made with sausage or ground pork, sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, spinach, olive oil, sage and garlic. This recipe is a great option for anyone who feels stuck eating the same breakfast every day or needs a real-food breakfast that supports steadier energy, blood sugar balance, gut health, inflammation and focus. Dr. Anya also explains why protein at breakfast matters, how to choose cleaner sausage, why labels matter, and how pairing vitamin C-rich foods like bell pepper with iron-containing foods can support iron absorption. In this video: 0:00 High-protein breakfast idea for gut health 0:16 Meet Dr. Anya Szigeti 0:30 Why gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free recipes matter 0:58 Why protein at breakfast is so important 1:25 Coffee, cereal, oats and blood sugar spikes 1:52 Sausage, sweet potatoes and onion breakfast hash 2:18 Adding bell pepper, olive oil, sage and garlic 2:42 How to choose cleaner sausage 3:20 Watch for nitrites, nitrates and added sugar 3:48 Easy sweet potato and frozen veggie prep hacks 4:16 Add spinach and vitamin C for iron absorption 4:45 How much protein is in this breakfast? 5:12 Supercharged coffee, collagen and morning protein 5:30 Redefining breakfast and convenience Recipe ingredients: Sausage or ground pork Sweet potatoes Onion Bell pepper Baby spinach Olive oil Sage Garlic Sea salt and seasonings of choice Why this breakfast works: High in protein Gluten-free Dairy-free Egg-free Blood sugar supportive Includes colorful plant-based fiber Easy to batch cook Works for meal prep Can be modified with different vegetables Supports steady energy and focus Dr. Anya’s label tip: When choosing sausage, read the ingredient label carefully. Ideally, look for simple ingredients like organic pork, salt and spices. Watch for added sugar, nitrites, nitrates and long ingredient lists. This recipe is also a reminder that breakfast does not have to mean cereal, toast, muffins or sweet coffee drinks. A savory, protein-rich meal can help support steadier blood sugar, better energy, fewer cravings and a stronger start to the day. Start Here with Dr. Anya: https://linktr.ee/DrAnya Learn more about Dr. Anya Szigeti, The Szigeti Method, Hashimoto’s support, thyroid health, gut health, hormone health, blood sugar balance, inflammation, food-as-medicine, real-food healing, community, books and consultation options: https://linktr.ee/DrAnya Subscribe for more functional medicine education, high-protein recipes, gluten-free recipes, dairy-free recipes, Hashimoto’s support, thyroid health, gut health, blood sugar balance and practical real-food strategies. Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your personal healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, medications or health plan. #HighProteinBreakfast #BloodSugarBalance #FunctionalMedicine