To maintain a healthy and beautiful figure, girls should get into the habit of eating higher-calorie foods earlier in the day, right? However, this can lead us to eat like a king for breakfast, while overlooking how that very meal can become a hindrance to our health. Let's uncover the landmine breakfasts together.
Shao Bing (Fried Dough Sticks) and Youtiao with Rice Balls
When visiting a traditional breakfast shop, Shao Bing and Youtiao are a must-order. Sometimes, for a change of pace, you might grab a rice ball. A nutritionist says these are certainly very filling, but upon closer inspection, you'll find they are entirely starches, with no vegetables or fruits. Eating this for breakfast is actually unhealthy. If you must eat at a traditional breakfast shop, opt for the simplest option: a steamed bun with an egg!
Steamed and Pan-Fried Dumplings
Many girls, unsure what to order for breakfast, might occasionally opt for pan-fried dumplings. However, a nutritionist emphasizes that both steamed and pan-fried dumplings are landmine breakfasts. They contain too much oil, which not only easily leads to obesity long-term but can also cause a rapid spike in blood sugar in a short time, leaving you with no energy to start the day.
Hamburgers and Teppanyaki Noodles
The teppanyaki noodles at breakfast shops have a certain allure that's hard to resist. But a nutritionist points out that the seasoning packets are typically pre-made, containing various flavorings and thickeners. They are not only very oily but also very salty. If you have a serving of teppanyaki noodles with milk tea, or a hamburger with milk tea, the calorie count for that single meal soars to 600 calories.
Hot Dog with Juice
When you're too late to get breakfast from a chain shop, a convenience store is often the go-to alternative. Some rice balls or sandwiches even have nutritional information and calorie counts listed. A nutritionist says, "With those, you can at least get a general idea of how much you're consuming. But a hot dog, even with a little sauce, can easily break 500 calories on its own. If you add a sugary juice, that breakfast is already close to 700 calories, and you haven't consumed any truly healthy nutrients.
Snack Breakfast
Some girls, for the sake of convenience, rely on a cup of instant noodles to get them through the morning. Although instant noodles are convenient, quick, and delicious, most are fried, making their fat content quite high. The soup base often contains MSG, which is harmful to health in excess. Furthermore, the dehydrated vegetables in instant noodles do not provide vitamins or fiber, and eating too many can easily lead to constipation.
Suggestion: Breakfast should not be replaced by snacks, especially not too many dry ones. Breakfast foods should be chosen for their high water content.
Instant Noodles
Some girls, for the sake of convenience, rely on a cup of instant noodles to get them through the morning. Although instant noodles are convenient, quick, and delicious, most are fried, making their fat content quite high. The soup base often contains MSG, which is harmful to health in excess. Furthermore, the dehydrated vegetables in instant noodles do not provide vitamins or fiber, and eating too many can easily lead to constipation. Suggestion: Those who enjoy instant noodles can choose non-fried options, such as rice vermicelli, macaroni, or glass noodles. It's also recommended to use less of the soup base. Additionally, eat more vegetables, fruits, or meal replacement products, like fruit and vegetable fiber meal replacement powder, to help with bowel movements.