A healthy breakfast includes fiber, protein and healthy fat that gives you energy and makes you feel full. In contrast, an unhealthy breakfast can make you feel sluggish, cause you to gain weight and increase your risk of chronic disease. There are 5 worst foods to have as breakfast and avoid having them in the morning at all costs!

1.Muffins

Despite a reputation for being healthy, most muffins are just small cakes in disguise- google image

They’re made from refined flour, vegetable oils, eggs and sugar. The only healthy ingredient is the eggs.

In addition, commercially sold muffins are often very large. One review found that a typical packaged muffin exceeds the USDA standard portion size by 333% (13Trusted Source).

The dramatic increase in portion sizes over the past 30 years is believed to play a major role in the obesity epidemic.

Sometimes muffins are topped with additional sugar, or filled with chocolate chips, further adding to their sugar and calorie content.

2.Flavoured yoghurt

Are you one of those who eats yoghurt for breakfast as it seems like a right choice? Well, think again! Flavoured yoghurts are loaded with sugar and sweeteners, which can, sometimes, be more than the amount that is found in a regular soft drink bottle! So, avoid having them in the morning time!

3.White bread

White bread is not an ideal choice for health – google image

Toast with a cup of coffee is everyone’s favourite for breakfast but, it is not an ideal choice for health! White bread has little or no nutritional values and when we spread jams or chocolate sauce on them, they become even worse for our digestive system! So, instead of having white bread, have multigrain bread with low-fat butter or cheese.

4.Smoothies

Smoothies are great for your health but, they aren’t the best option when it comes to breakfast! Most smoothies are loaded with fruits, which makes these drinks very high in sugars. If you drink smoothies in the morning, you can face a quick rise in your blood glucose levels. So, skip the smoothie for breakfast and instead, have it for evening snack!

5.Processed, Gluten-Free Breakfast Foods

Gluten-free diets have become very popular in recent years because of concerns about the potential negative health effects of gluten.

While there’s no harm in avoiding gluten, eating many of the processed gluten-free foods now available may cause problems.

For example, a combination of flours made from rice, potatoes and tapioca replaces wheat flour in gluten-free bread and baked goods.

These flours have a high glycemic index, so they raise blood sugar rapidly. This rise leads to high insulin levels that can cause rebound hunger and weight gain.Also, gluten-free pancakes, muffins and other baked goods are no better than traditional wheat-based versions due to their low protein and fiber content.

Source: healthline, timesofindia

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