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We\u2019re usually asked by intermittent fasting beginners<\/a> \u201cShould I skip my breakfast during intermittent fasting?\u201d or \u201cDoes breakfast break my fast?\u201d. It\u2019s understandable they ask such questions based on breakfast. After all, breakfast goes a long way in people\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast, or Break Fast?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you find the trick of the word \u201cbreakfast\u201d? Yes, the word \u201cbreakfast\u201d consists of \u201cbreak\u201d and \u201cfast\u201d since the original meaning as the term was created indicates \u201cto break the fasting period of the prior night\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, does breakfast really break your fast?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It depends on the phase your breakfast stays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your breakfast time is within the fasting window<\/strong>, then, it\u2019ll break your fast<\/strong> if you have a breakfast, even a light one. If your breakfast time is within or at the top of your eating window<\/strong>, then, it won\u2019t break your fast<\/strong> as long as the foods are consumed friendly to intermittent fasting. When it comes to what type of food should be eaten for your breakfast, it\u2019ll be discussed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, if your breakfast just stays at your fasting window, you can call the article an end since you don\u2019t need to read on. If your breakfast stays at your eating window, however, the following content can never be missed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which window should I arrange my breakfast, then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different people may have different ideas about breakfast. Some people don\u2019t have an appetite as they get up in the morning and black coffee is just fit. Some people, however, can\u2019t resist a morning without anything to eat. That reminds me of Isabella Garcia who has lost 10 kilograms with intermittent fasting<\/a> and has conformed to a 16:8 diet plan covering breakfast and lunch with dinner avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-Follow Principles for a Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To prepare a breakfast that is top-friendly with intermittent fasting, some principles should be followed, which can be simply remembered as \u201c3 highs and 2 lows\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Highs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
High Fiber<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Foods that are high in fiber should be selected for breakfast because they are complex carbohydrates like whole-grain bread or cereals, fresh fruits, and vegetables, etc. High-fiber food slows down the absorption in your gut, steadies your blood sugar level, and keeps you full for a longer time than only white grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High Proteins<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Foods with high lean proteins should be selected for breakfast since they help you maintain your blood glucose levels and keep you full for a longer time. The foods containing high proteins include poultry, fish, eggs, seafood, milk, seeds and nuts, beans and legumes, soy, whole grains, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the research by Carl H. Johnson<\/a>, the results suggest that eating a larger, protein-filled breakfast is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy weight<\/a>. Therefore, a good breakfast not only provides necessary nutrients to humans but is beneficial for weight management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High Nutrients<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

High-nutrient foods, also called nutrient-dense foods, are what you eat every day that are less processed in whole food form. For example, choose whole fruits instead of fruit juice and choose freshly cheese to replace cheese sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 Lows<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Low Sugar<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

No matter what meal, breakfast, or dinner, a golden principle should be followed to keep a balance between nutrients and weight, which is low sugar should be consumed. High sugar get you gain weight, increases the risk of heart diseases, Type 2 diabetes or cancer, accelerates the skin aging process, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Carb<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Carbohydrates are not totally bad for your health but a high intake of them is surely bad for your health because it may arouse weight gain, elevated blood sugar, or sugar addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Basic Breakfast Formula<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Choose a good lean protein<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Low fat \/ fat-free dairy like milk, sugar-free yogurt or fresh cheese, eggs, lean meat like smoked salmon, chicken, sliced beef, ham, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a high fiber carbohydrate<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Oats, multigrain bread, seeded sourdough, starchy vegetables, legumes, and fresh fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a healthy fat<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Nut butter, avocado, whole nuts, and seeds like unsalted nuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a healthy drink<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Water, plain tea<\/a>, black coffee<\/a>, lemon water<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Many Calories Should a Breakfast Contain to Start My Eating Window (Breaking My Fast)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before digging into the specific calorie number, a gold tip should be kept in mind, it is what you eat that really matters<\/strong>, not only how many calories you’ve eaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A typical breakfast is around 300 to 400kcal<\/strong> which is able to support your feeling to be full for 3 to 4 hours before your next meal. If you\u2019re having morning tea or snack before lunch, you may aim for slightly lower calories, that is, around 200 to 300kcal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, there\u2019s no professional limit to the calorie of breakfast but you should limit yourself to healthy foods and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample Fasting Friendly Breakfast Recipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ideas about a healthy breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipe#1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Oat\/muesli porridge or overnight oats<\/p>\n\n\n\n