Although “Breakfast is often regarded as the most important meal of the day,” some popular choices for the morning meal can be unhealthy.
Health experts advise against skipping breakfast but warn that some convenient options may be harmful.
Breakfast Foods to Avoid
- Citrus Fruits: While fruits are generally healthy, “citrus fruits are best avoided on an empty stomach” because they can cause “heartburn, gas, and other digestive issues.”
- White Bread: A common breakfast food, “white bread” is made from refined flour and “lacks essential nutrients and offers little more than empty calories.”
- Sugar: Eating “sugary foods or drinks on an empty stomach can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of diabetes.”
- Canned Food: Canned foods, while convenient for a quick meal, are “often high in sodium,” which can lead to “elevated blood pressure.”
- Fruit Juices: “Fruit juices” might seem healthy, but they “lack the fiber found in whole fruits,” which can cause “quick spikes in blood sugar and subsequent energy crashes.” Many commercial juices also contain “added sugars and preservatives.”
