10 September 20261 min read
What Should You Eat First Thing in the Morning?
Start with something carrying protein and fibre — soaked almonds, fruit, curd or dalia. There is no single "miracle" food you need on an empty stomach.
ASWritten byAarogyaSutra Editorial Team
The short answer: start with something that has some protein and fibre — soaked almonds, a fruit, curd, dalia, or an egg. It keeps hunger steady and stops the overeating that follows an empty morning.
Good options
- 4-5 almonds or 2 walnuts, soaked overnight
- A seasonal fruit — papaya, banana, apple, guava
- A bowl of curd, or buttermilk
- Dalia or oats
- Soaked chana
- An egg, if you eat them
What to avoid
- Tea or coffee on its own — it gives many people acidity
- Very sweet things and biscuits
- Fried breakfasts every day
- Packaged juice
Should you drink water first?
A glass or two of plain water on waking suits most people and replaces what the night used up. Nothing needs to be added to it.
Is skipping breakfast a problem?
Some people are not hungry in the morning, eat later, and do perfectly well. The trouble starts when skipping breakfast leads to overeating at lunch. The pattern you can actually keep is the right one.