Worst Breakfast Foods To Start Your Day With

Packaged Cereals
Packaged cereals are an easy fall back option for many of us who simply don’t have the time to cook up something fresh before rushing off to work or to getting going with our chores for the day. Unfortunately, they’re also packed to the brim with sugars. As one report found, some breakfast cereals have as much sugar in one serving (a cup of cereal), as three whole chocolate chip cookies – something you’d hardly consider ideal as a breakfast food.9
Instead, have fresh homemade hot or cold porridge made from oats, or if you don’t have time to make a fresh breakfast and want something quick in the morning, soak chia seeds in almond milk, coconut milk, or regular milk overnight and simply top with some nuts or fresh fruit in the morning for a wholesome breakfast.

Cold Uncooked Breakfasts
According to ayurveda, breakfasts should be warm and easily digestible foods to help “fire up” the body and create a sustained energy for the rest of the day. Which means a cold cereal, cold milk, uncooked fruit, or pre-made pastry isn’t the best choice. A warming freshly cooked porridge or gently warmed fruits in a sauce or compote may be better.

What Foods Should You Be Eating?
Fiber-rich foods like wholegrain bread or oatmeal porridge that help digestion, protein-rich foods like eggs or lean protein that keeps you satiated longer, and fresh fruit and veggies to start you off on your “five a day” are just some foods you should consider.

In addition, stay hydrated with water – warm if you can manage it, because that comes with the added advantage of helping rev up sluggish digestion and easing constipation, as well as helping your kidneys do their job of flushing out toxins from the body.12 Having low glycemic index foods that are high in protein content can help improve overall health and have particular long-term benefits when it comes to warding off metabolic disorders and liver problems.