Health & Training

Healthy Breakfast – Advice from a Nutritionist with a QUIZ

By Jiri KalocOctober 9, 2018 at 9:26 am3 min reading

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Should you eat fortified cereal with low-fat milk or bacon and eggs? There’s a lot of info online about what constitutes a healthy breakfast. Let’s take a closer look at the first meal of the day.

If you’re interested in healthy eating you probably heard a lot about how to start your day. Some people say you should keep fasting if you’re not hungry some say that a good breakfast is essential. There’s some truth to both approaches but it all depends on where you currently are with your understanding of nutrition.

My Advice: Have a regular breakfast

Those who have a good understanding of nutrition can experiment with breakfasts to see if maybe their individual needs and lifestyle will be better served without it. But if you’re a beginner or just unsure what’s right for you, you will benefit greatly from having a regular breakfast. If your body gets some good nutrition every day at roughly the same time it will be much easier to do the rest of the day right too. What foods to choose and which ones to avoid will be the topic of the following articles so check back next week!

In the meantime, you can take our quiz to test your current ideas about what a healthy breakfast is.

1/5

Is this a healthy breakfast?

Yes, it’s low in fat and gives me the morning energy boost I need.
Yes, milk, cereal, and oranges are all healthy ingredients.
No, there’s too much sugar and almost no protein.

2/5

Is this a healthy breakfast for a long workday?

Yes, there’s enough protein, healthy fats, and fibre to keep the hunger away.
No, eggs are unhealthy and it’s not a balanced meal.
No, there are no carbohydrates so I wouldn’t get energy from it.

3/5

Is this a healthy post-workout breakfast?

Yes, it’s a sweet meal and you need some quick sugar after exercise.
Yes, oats provide slow carbs and nuts increase the protein content.
No, you should have a protein shake after working out.

4/5

Is this a healthy breakfast for when I don’t have time?

Yes, it’s better to have some quick sugar in a rush rather than a big meal.
Yes, wholegrain bread and a homemade jam are healthy ingredients.
No, there’s no protein source, vegetables, or fruits.

5/5

Is this a healthy weekend breakfast?

Yes, there’s a lot of protein and valuable nutrients. I will add more veggies on workdays.
No, eggs, bacon and sausages can’t be a part of a healthy breakfast.
No, there’s too much fat and calories on that plate, it would make me fat.