15 Breakfast Mistakes You Are Probably Making Every Day

The first meal of the day, breakfast, is often considered the most important. This is because breakfast gives us the opportunity to restore our energy after a night of fasting and sleep. Making the right breakfast choices can boost our energy, focus, and productivity, setting a positive tone for the day ahead.

On the other hand, selecting the wrong foods for breakfast may give us a quick burst of energy but can lead to feeling tired and sluggish by lunchtime. Poor choices in the morning can also influence us to make unhealthy decisions throughout the rest of the day.

Some of the foods on this list may surprise you, especially number 15 in our roundup of the 15 worst breakfast foods.

1. Sugary and very refined cereals

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Despite their bright packaging and popularity with children, many breakfast cereals contain high amounts of sugar even when marketed as healthy. While cereals are convenient and can be a nutritious start to the day if made from whole grains without added sugars, many brands load puffed rice, honey-coated nuts, and frosted cereals with sweeteners. Eating too much sugar in the morning only provides short-term energy and can leave you hungry soon after. Always check nutrition labels and choose whole grain cereals high in fiber while avoiding those with added sugars. Microwaveable porridges can also hide sugary syrups, so opt for plain oats, uncoated corn flakes, or traditional oatmeal instead.