In much of the Western world, breakfast has become a rushed ritual of sugary cereals, flavored yogurts, and white toast. These habits may feel normal, but they’re far from harmless.
Many common breakfasts are marketed as healthy, but they don’t always give the body what it needs to start the day. What we eat in the morning, or whether we eat at all, can influence everything from our mood and energy to long-term health.
Problems With Common Breakfasts
The biggest concerns with common breakfast items such as cereals, pastries, granola bars, or instant oatmeal packets are that they’re often high in sugar and low in protein and fiber. This combination can lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes, Mary Curristin, a nutritionist at ART Health Solutions, told The Epoch Times.
Zena le Roux
Author
Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
