Breakfast (literally meaning "breaking the fast" of the night) is the first meal taken after rising from a night's sleep, most often eaten in the early morning before undertaking the day's work. Among English speakers, "breakfast" can be used to refer to this meal, or, less commonly, to refer to a meal composed of traditional breakfast foods (eggs, oatmeal, sausages, etc) served at any time of day.
Breakfast foods vary widely from place to place, but often include a carbohydrate such as grains, fruit and/or vegetable, protein, dairy, and beverage. Coffee, tea, juice, cereal, pancakes, sausages, bacon, sweet breads, fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, baked beans, muffins, crumpets and toast with butter and/or jam are common examples of breakfast foods, though a large range of preparations and ingredients are associated with breakfast globally.
Honey muesli with raspberries & hazelnuts Method 1. Mix oats, orange juice and 300ml/½ pint cold water in a bowl. Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge overnight. 2. The next morning, stir in the yogurt, honey and lemon zest. Quarter and core the apples, grate them in and stir well. Spoon into bowls and top with raspberries and toasted hazelnuts. Pour on a little single cream, if you like.
Nutrition per serving: 274 kcalories, protein 8g, carbohydrate 43g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 5g, sugar 6g, salt 0.09 g
Nutritional experts have referred to breakfast as the most important meal of the day, citing studies find that people who skip breakfast are disproportionately likely to have problems with concentration, metabolism, and weight.
When eating a healthy breakfast, you are more likely to:
Eat more vitamins and minerals
Have better concentration and productivity throughout the morning
Control your weight
Have lower cholesterol, which may reduce your risk of heart disease
Meet the daily recommended nutrient requirements
Have better problem-solving skills and increased alertness
