15 Foods to Avoid Eating for Breakfast

Breakfast, the first meal of the day, is often hailed as the most crucial. Why? It recharges us after a night of fasting and rest. Choosing the right foods for breakfast can skyrocket your energy, sharpen your focus, and supercharge your productivity, paving the way for a fantastic day.

However, picking the wrong breakfast can give a fleeting energy boost, only to leave you exhausted and sluggish by midday. These poor morning choices might even tempt you into unhealthy eating habits for the rest of the day.

Some foods on this list will shock you, especially number 15 in our countdown of the 15 worst breakfast picks.

1. Sugary and very refined cereals

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Despite their colorful boxes and kid-friendly appeal, many cereals, even those touted as "healthy," are loaded with sugar. Cereals can be a quick, nutritious start if made from whole grains with no added sugars, but countless brands sneak sugar into puffed rice, honey-glazed nuts, and frosted flakes. Starting your day with too much sugar offers only a brief energy jolt, leaving you hungry in no time. Always check labels and pick high-fiber, whole grain options, dodging those with hidden sugars. Microwaveable porridges often hide sugary syrups, so choose plain oats, uncoated corn flakes, or old-fashioned oatmeal.