We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but not all breakfasts are created equal.
When shopping for breakfast foods, looks can be deceiving.
“The marketing of most of these products makes them very good and taste good. According to Beth Cervoni, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic, the word says it's actually going to be healthy for you. But if you really look at the food label, you'll see that they contain tons of sugar. Flour without fiber does not make for a good breakfast.
He said there are two things to consider when choosing breakfast.
First, look for something with less sugar. Your blood sugar will spike immediately, but an hour later your blood sugar will drop and you may feel sluggish, tired, and have a headache. When reading food labels, avoid sugar or high fructose corn syrup listed as one of the first five ingredients.
Secondly, there is a focus on fiber. Adults should get 25-35 grams of fiber every day.
"Fiber is something that helps slow down digestion. It keeps your blood sugar flowing into our system so you don't have those highs and lows. This helps you feel fuller for longer. But it also helps with digestion, so you have good gastrointestinal health. So 3 per serving." It becomes important to consider what has a gram or more of fiber,” Reed said.
She says you can always add fiber to breakfast by mixing in flax or chia seeds. Walnuts are a good source of fiber.