5 Foods You Should Never Eat For Breakfast

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and you should never skip or avoid it. Skipping breakfasts could possibly make you feel irritable, cranky and lethargic for the entire day. Whereas, having breakfast early in the morning everyday would make you feel energized and healthier. However, there are few common foods that we savour as breakfasts, without knowing that they might be causing harm to your body in some way or the other. Here's a list of those unhealthy foods that can potentially cause harm to the body.Sweetened/ Flavoured Non-Fat YogurtAfter reading the food labels on those flavoured yogurt cups, we quite often assume that the yogurt we are buying is non-fat. However, it is loaded with huge quantities of sugar and artificial ingredients. This not only increases the risk of gaining weight but also triggers the release of mucus, which causes phlegm to appear._{it is loaded with huge quantities of sugar​}CerealsCereal is the easiest option to go for while preparing breakfasts. Especially, if you're an office goer, then these cereals can come quite handy to you. However, they may not be as healthy as you feel they are. These cereals are high in added sugar and low in fiber and protein._{Cereal is the easiest option to go for while preparing breakfasts​}Fruit JuiceWe often just grab a glass of juice thinking that it's healthy. However, those packed-juices contain high quantities of artificial sweeteners and have negligible amount of fiber in it. They can possibly increase the risk of obesity and diabetes to a great extent._{packed-juices contain high quantities of artificial sweeteners​}Pancakes and Waffles:Pancakes and waffles are one of the classic breakfast dishes that is loved and enjoyed by many people. However, they are quite high in refined flour and sugar as well, which can make you feel lethargic or restless after a period of time._{They are quite high in refined flour and sugar ​}Muffins:Muffins are usually prepared using refined flour, vegetables oil, eggs and sugar. Their toppings include chocolate chips and whipped cream which are quite high in sugar and calorie count._{Muffins are usually prepared using refined flour}So now that we've shared with you a list of foods that you must avoid during breakfasts, start your day on a healthy note by substituting these with some healthy options instead.Disclaimer:The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. NDTV is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All information is provided on an as-is basis. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of NDTV and NDTV does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same