11/16/2025
Breakfast is often a big question mark for people..
Do I need to eat breakfast?
What if I’m not hungry?
I don’t have time to cook or prep in the morning!
Dietitians generally recommend spreading out your total daily caloric intake over at least 2-3 meals (or up to 4-6 small meals/snacks) for optimal energy (calorie) utilization—> avoid overeating at meals (which leads to more fat storage).
It is also recommended to eat at least 2 of those meals in the daytime hours to provide fuel for the brain and body while you are most awake and active (*some schedules do not follow this pattern). Daytime hydration is important too!
Having a nutrient dense small meal within 2-4 hours of waking up provides nutrition to get your metabolic/digestive system going and can help you better adhere to an eating schedule that curbs excess intake/craving-based food choices.
While individual preferences vary, some easy go-to’s for the morning base include eggs, grains (oats/cereals/ancient grains), dairy like yogurt/cottage cheese, and fruit. Quick combined and prepped options like smoothies/protein shakes, make ahead grain dishes, and quiches can make breakfast as simple as reheating.
Take a look at a few of these and see if they tickle your breakfast fancy!
Following one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world is easy with this list of our most popular Mediterranean diet breakfast recipes.