2023-08-28 12:16:00
Verified on 08/28/2023 by PasseportSanté
If breakfast is essential to get the day off to a good start, some foods are strongly discouraged by nutritionists. Too fat, too sweet, too industrial, here are the snacks that do us no good!
Many health and nutrition experts believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is indeed the one that provides us with the energy necessary to attack the day well, which allows us to avoid fatigue and optimize our concentration. However, certain foods – which have been widely invited to the breakfast table in many homes – are bad for your health. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, consumed every morning, they can ultimately cause serious health problems. Focus on these 5 foods to avoid at breakfast!
The bacon
According to research by scientists at Harvard University, regular consumption of processed meats may increase the risk of developing heart disease. Rich in saturated fatty acids, the sodium and nitrate levels are four times higher in this type of meat than in unprocessed meat. The WHO has also classified deli meats as carcinogenic, particularly those with a smoky taste which often contains a lot of additives (preservatives, flavor enhancers). To fill up on protein, opt for smoked turkey bacon, which is much healthier.
Industrial jam
To think that a toast with jam is a healthy way to start the day is a mistake. Indeed, if a homemade compote is authorized, the jam sold in supermarkets is to be avoided as much as possible! Packed with sugar, it is also loaded with calories. A tablespoon of certain jams contains around 50 calories! Similarly, chocolate, hazelnut or caramel spreads are also to be avoided, being real sugar bombs.
The pancakes
Do you like to start the day with a pancake or two? If you can allow yourself this little pleasure from time to time, integrating it into a morning routine is on the other hand a very bad idea. Like waffles, pancakes are bad for heart health. American cardiologists interviewed by the media USA Today instead recommend favoring pancakes and waffles made with wholemeal flour. Instead of spread or industrial jam, they recommend accompanying them with a small plate of fresh fruit.
White bread
Although it is a very popular product for breakfast, white sandwich bread is actually very poor in nutritional content (fibre, nutrients, vitamins). As a result, a few hours after consumption, you are still hungry, in particular because of the high level of carbohydrates it contains, which increases blood sugar. Instead, prefer wholemeal, cereal or rye flour bread and avoid adding spread or industrial jam.
Pastries
Nothing is more comforting than a small pastry to start the day gently. And yet, croissants, pain au chocolat and other stuffed slippers do not wish us well! Containing a large amount of refined fats and sugars, which makes it a high-calorie dish, health experts advise opting for homemade preparations instead.
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