Foods You Should Avoid Eating For Breakfast In The Morning

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating the right foods for breakfast can help you have a healthy start to your day, similarly, eating the wrong foods can also affect your health. According to Healthline, there are certain foods you should avoid eating in the morning. They include;

1. Fruit juice

Fruit juice contains a high amount of sugar that can cause a blood sugar spike in the morning. It is best to eat whole fruits in place of drinking fruit juices. This is because whole fruits are rich in fiber which can help you stay full for longer.

2. Sugary cereals

Sugary cereals are packed with lots of sugar that can cause your blood sugar levels to increase drastically in the morning. Once the sugar levels drop it can lead to hunger and irritability. These cereals are also low in protein which is a much needed nutrient to start your day. You might consider, eating low sugar cereals, however those cereals are low in protein despite having less sugar content, so it is best you avoid eating those in the morning as well.

3. Processed meat

Processed meats like sausages and bacon are common breakfast favorites. However, they are unhealthy and should be avoided. They are packed with a lot salt and nitrites. Eating processed meats can increase your blood pressure levels because of its high salt content so it is best to avoid having them for breakfast.

4. Pancakes

Pancakes contain a lot of sugar, calories and fat. this is because they are made with refined white flour and butter which lacks fiber and proteins which are essential nutrients needed to start the day on a healthy note. Eating pancakes in the morning won’t keep you satisfied for long so you are likely to feel hungry quickly.

5. Baked pastries

Baked pastries like muffins and donuts are often eaten in the morning for breakfast because it is easy to purchase especially for people who have busy mornings and can’t prepare healthy breakfast. These baked goods are loaded with unhealthy fats, sugar and calories and as such they should be avoided in the morning. They are also low in fiber and proteins which means that eating them in the morning will leave you feeling hungry early on during the day.

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