Like many, if you also believe that breakfast is the most important meal
of the day, you need to reconsider it. Because some people are doing
much better when they skip breakfast. It doesn’t mean you should skip
too, but you need to watch the food you eat in the morning. Eating an
unhealthy breakfast can do more harm than good. Our today heath tips
series will provide you the best and worst foods to eat in the morning.
Health tips of the day – An early morning diet that includes fibre,
protein and healthy fat can give you the energy to stay active
throughout the day and keep you full. On the contrary, eating an
unhealthy breakfast can make you feel sluggish, make you gain weight and increase your risk of chronic disease. Here are 3 foods you should avoid eating in the morning.
Fortified breakfast cereals
Cereal packages may claim about containing whole grains, or many
nutrients like vitamin A and iron, but these are all marketing
strategies to woo buyers. The fact is that most breakfast cereals
contain mostly refined (not whole) grains and sugar. These cereals are
highly processed, contain artificially added nutrients and are often
loaded with sugar. And high sugar intake is known to raise the risk of
obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease
Pancakes and Waffles
These two items may be your favourite choices for weekend breakfasts,
but not for your health. Both pancakes and waffles are very high in
refined flour, which researchers say can contribute to insulin
resistance and obesity. Pancake syrup also contain high-fructose corn
syrup, which can lead to inflammation that drives insulin resistance,
and cause prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Flavoured non-fat yogurts
A fat-free, sugar-sweetened fruit yogurt should not make into your
breakfast menu. Many flavoured non-fat yogurts contain high amount of
sugar that is not good for your health. Moreover, fat is not as bad as
you think. Researchers say fat can help keep you full because it takes
longer to digest than carbs. Instead opt for a bowl of plain, whole-milk
Greek yogurt topped with berries for a healthy breakfast.