The Best And Worst Foods To Eat For Breakfast, According To Experts

Most of us will have been told at some point that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Indeed, logic would seem to back up that assertion too: with the whole day ahead of you, picking foods that fail to provide the energy and sustenance you need can be a costly mistake. Fortunately, experts and researchers have conveniently picked out ten foods to shun, and ten to seek out.

10. Sweetened Non-Fat Yogurt

Yogurt is usually associated with healthy eating. In fact, this dairy product with fruit is very often the breakfast of choice for those who are trying to start their day in the healthiest way possible. But selecting the right kind of yogurt can make a big difference. Choosing the wrong kind – in this case, the sweetened non-fat variety – can turn a supposed healthy early-morning meal into something else entirely.

The Good Kind Of Fat

Fat is something that most we are usually programmed to avoid. However, fat is in fact great for helping to keep you full up for the simple reason that it takes longer for your body to process than carbohydrates. Fat also provokes the release of a hormone known for helping you feel full: cholecystokinin, or CCP. Yogurt that is fat-free doesn’t provide this benefit, of course. And then there is the fact that if it is non-fat, it’s very often loaded with sweetener or sugar to make up for it. And did you know that flavored yogurts of the non-fat variety very often have more sugar than ice cream of a comparable serving size?

9. Pancakes

Pancakes are a beloved breakfast option. Served up as either a savory or sweet dish, pancakes are as delicious with cheese as they are with maple syrup. But unfortunately, pancakes aren’t a particularly good option for those looking to kick-start their day, especially if you load them with an unhealthy topping.

Full Of Empty Calories

The problem with pancakes is that they are usually made with refined grains of wheat flour. And refined grains have been identified by researchers as contributing factors to health problems such as obesity and insulin resistance. Topping them with sugary syrups laden with empty calories provides a second big reason why pancakes are not the ideal way to start your day.