Labneh—strained yogurt—forms the creamy base of this breakfast plate, topped with smoked salmon, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and capers, finished with za'atar and fresh herbs.
Original recipe: themodernnonna.com
Labneh Breakfast Plate has a low glycemic load of 5.9 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are plain whole milk yogurt (GL 5.5), Persian cucumber (GL 0.3), cherry tomatoes (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.