Nutrition

10 best healthy foods to eat for breakfast and 10 foods to avoid

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Choosing the right healthy foods for breakfast and knowing which foods to avoid is the first step towards a slimmer and healthier body. Here are some of the best healthy foods to eat and a list of foods to avoid for breakfast.

Yoghurt, coffee, orange juice are the foods we are used to eat for breakfast. Unfortunately, we shouldn’t eat certain foods on an empty stomach, because they could cause troublesome symptoms.

10 foods to avoid for breakfast:

#1 – Leavened foods

Yeasts may irritate stomach walls and cause the formation of excess gas.

#2 – Sweets

Sugar increases the secretion of insulin. It may strain pancreas, that doesn’t work at its fullest in the morning.

#3 – Yoghurt

Eating it on an empty stomach may prove useless, because the enzymes yoghurt is packed with can’t survive in the acid environment of the stomach.

#4 – Pears

The raw fiber pears contain might hurt the stomach mucous membrane.

#5 – Tomatoes

(For all those who love pizza for breakfast!) Tomatoes contain a lot of tannic acid, which increases stomach acidity. Eating tomatoes for breakfast may result in tissue lesions and sometimes even gastric ulcer.

#6 – Fresh vegetables

The acids contained in fresh vegetables may cause acid reflux, the formation of excess gas and digestive disorders.

#7 – Bananas

Bananas are rich in magnesium which, if it is consumed on an empty stomach, gets absorbed too fast, thus overloading the heart.

#8 – Spices

Spices may irritate stomach mucous membrane, thus stimulating the excessive production of gastric secretion and increasing the risk of gastrointestinal disorders.

#9 – Sodas and cold drinks

Drinking sodas and/or cold drinks in the morning may modify blood circulation in the stomach, slow down digestion and may cause lesions on the stomach walls/mucosa.

#10 – Grapefruits, oranges, lemons

The citrus fruits are rich in acids. Eating grapefruits or oranges on an empty stomach may cause gastric reflux and gastritis.

What foods should we prefer for breakfast?

10 best healthy foods to eat for breakfast:

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#1 – Oatmeal or oat flakes

Oats “cover” the stomach mucosa and protect it from the harm of hydrochloric acid. What is more, oats are rich in fiber, which contributes to lowering cholesterol levels.

#2 – Buckwheat

It “softly” awakes our digestive system and is a good source of protein, iron and vitamins.

#3 – Corn (or cornmeal mush)

It may sound a bit odd to hear it is eaten for breakfast, though it is one of the best foods to start up the day, because it helps flushing toxins, salts and heavy metals out of the organism. Moreover, it helps keep intestinal flora healthy and makes you feel full for a longer time.

#4 – Wheat germ

2 spoons of wheat germ contain 15% of the daily dose of vitamin E and 10% of the daily dose of folic acid. Wheat germ, moreover, stimulate the intestinal function.

#5 – Eggs

Lots of scientific studies have proved that eating eggs for breakfast is an excellent way to reduce the daily calorie intake. Eggs are a perfect combination of protein and fat and make us feel full and less hungry at lunchtime, thus eating eggs for breakfast is especially beneficial for weight loss.

#6 – Water melon

Water melons are packed with lycopen, which is essential for a healthy heart and a healthy eyesight. Watermelons also supply our body with the necessary fluid intake.

#7 – Bluberries

Eating blueberries for breakfast may improve memory and metabolism. Blueberries are also famous for their ability to help normalize blood pressure.

#8 – Yeastless wholewheat bread

Our body needs carbohydrates and the other beneficial nutrients bread contains, and the best time to eat that is in the morning, when we have breakfast!

#9 – Walnuts

Eating walnuts in the morning helps out the digestive system functions and normalizes stomach acidity.

#10 – Honey

Eating honey in the morning helps stimulate the functions of our body and mind, and is a wonderful source of energy. Honey boosts brain activity and increases serotonin levels –  the good mood hormone.

Thank you for reading 10 Best Healthy Foods To Eat For Breakfast And 10 Foods To Avoid and if you find this article useful, please comment below and share it so other people can benefit from it as well!

Marina Curilov

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  • Thank you for this informative post! I love starting my day with either oatmeal or eggs! I can't go a day without either, it seems! hahah I started taking better care of myself and my nutrition after a terrible stomach episode I went through several years ago, and I'm proud to say that I've made great progress! Starting the day off right truly sets us up to make better decisions throughout the day.

    • Thanks for your comment, Erika. I'm glad you find my article informative. Taking care of our health is something we owe to ourselves. Keep following my blog.

  • Such a great list for both what to eat and what to avoid for the mornings. I never knew eating yogurt on an empty stomach wasn't very advantageous. Thanks for the tips!

  • Hi Marina, great blog. I wanted to ask if apples and mangoes are okay for breakfast?

    Thanks alot, keep writing!

    • Hi Shreya, thank you for your feedback! Yes, apples and mangoes are perfect for breakfast, especially with oatmeal. They can super-charge you with precious antioxidants and an extra dose of fiber.

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