We make a big deal out of breakfast for good reason.

If you opt for something that's sweet, sugary or overly processed, your blood sugar might spike quickly and leave you feeling drained just an hour later. But, by choosing a more balanced meal to start your morning, you could find yourself feeling full, satisfied and awake until it's time for lunch.

It might take a little extra planning to make the perfect combo, but putting together a blood sugar-balancing breakfast doesn’t have to be challenging.

And, as one cancer expert told TODAY.com, once you find a balanced breakfast you like, you can eat variations of it just about every day.

The Start TODAY app features many balanced and tasty breakfast options including oatmeal, smoothies, egg bites, avocado toast and more.

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