Five popular breakfasts that are the worst things to eat in the morning
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There are two breakfast camps - those who skip it altogether or those who wake up with an intense appetite (even if they don't have time to get something down). Our busy lives often dictate how much food we can manage to eat, though some people choose to avoid it altogether, especially if they're following the trend of intermittent fasting.
But at least nine in 10 people are said to start the day by getting some breakfast in. Which is good, considering breakfast has many benefits – a study in the Journal Medicine found that those who ate it seven times per week had a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
But what you choose first thing is important. After a long stretch of not eating overnight, it is the first chance to give your body some nourishment. If you’re choosing any of the following, it might be time to give your breakfast an upgrade…. If a buttery croissant is your daily morning habit then you might want to reconsider.
"This combination is mostly refined carbohydrates with added sugar and doesn't offer much protein or fibre," says Nichola Ludlam-Raine, a registered dietitian and author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed. Mark Gilbert, nutritionist for The 1:1 Diet adds: "Protein is king when it comes to managing your appetite and revving up your metabolism, which allows you to hold on to more lean muscle, while keeping fat at bay.".
