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Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. There is no scientific consensus as to whether eating in the morning is really healthy. The fact is that observational studies have shown that people who eat breakfast regularly are healthier overall.
A study by the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston (USA), for example, showed that there is an increased risk of heart disease if people have not had breakfast for years. Whether this is due to the morning meal or a generally more health-conscious lifestyle cannot be conclusively clarified.
There are big differences in food preferences among those who eat breakfast regularly: both sweet and salty dishes are popular in the morning. However, some foods should be eliminated from the breakfast buffet or at least not eaten every day.
Waffles and pancakes are breakfast classics. Unfortunately, these tasty favorites consist largely of wheat flour and sugar and are often combined with sweets. The feeling of satiety quickly disappears and soon hunger returns. In addition, the sugar makes you tired after the initially rapid energy boost, since the blood sugar level then drops. Of course, you can indulge in pancakes or waffles once in a while, but something more nutritious is recommended for your daily breakfast.
Sugary juices and smoothies
Unfortunately, many ready-made juices from the supermarket also contain large amounts of sugar. If you like drinking fruit juice, it is best to press it fresh yourself or pay close attention to the contents when buying juices.
Reduced fat yogurt
Yoghurt is also very popular: In order not to consume so many calories, a low-fat version is often used. However, fruit varieties often contain sweeteners and additives. As a result, the body gets less energy and hunger quickly sets in again. If you want to consciously pay attention to a low number of calories, you should choose low-fat quark.
white bread and toast
White bread or toast contain hardly any nutrients, easily lead to constipation and only provide energy for a short time. Due to the low fiber content, they are considered fattening foods because they do not keep you full for long. It is better to eat wholemeal bread or rolls, the body has something of that for longer.
Anyone who has a rather salty breakfast has probably already started the day with bacon on their breakfast plate. Due to the high fat content and the often too much salt, this dish is rather unhealthy and should therefore not be eaten every day. A boiled egg as an alternative is better for the body.
They are usually not as healthy as they seem and contain a lot of sugar. Nevertheless, they are a popular morning snack because they can be eaten quickly on the go. If you take your time, you can have a far healthier muesli: homemade from rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit and fresh fruit, with a little yoghurt, milk or oat milk, for example.
Sweet cornflakes mixes
Like muesli bars, ready-made cornflakes of all kinds are often heavily sweetened. If you start eating unhealthy food in the morning, you may end up consuming a significant amount of sugar throughout the day. In the long run, this not only makes you fat, but also makes you sick.
Spread containing sugar and fat
Whether with chocolate, caramel or peanuts: sweet spreads with a lot of sugar and fat are tasty, but not exactly healthy. Jams can also contain a lot of sugar. As is so often the case when it comes to eating, it is all about enjoying it in moderation. Fresh fruit is much healthier as a daily sweet snack.
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