Comments on: The decline of breakfast

By: Matthew P

Matthew P — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:11:41 +0000

Thank you Bill,

I read up on the fortified food, I think the fortified milks are something I can work into what I currently eat. The margarines require eating bread, which I don’t eat very often. (which contributes to my low fibre intake)

The unsaturated fat part of your advice will be harder, but I’ll give it a shot, due to family history of obesity and heart attacks.

By: Bill Shrapnel

Bill Shrapnel — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 03:54:57 +0000

Hi Matthew. The soluble fibre in oats will certainly help your cholesterol. However, eating plant sterol-enriched food has a much greater effect, followed by replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat. Doing them all at once as part of whole-diet approach with plenty of fruits, vegetables and fish is the way to go. Regards, Bill

By: Matthew P

Matthew P — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:23:36 +0000

I’ve started having quick oats as breakfast.

It’s not pleasant, but I tend to not enjoy any breakfast cereals, and being able to make this in water instead of a bowl of milk keeps my calories down. (I later have about 500ml of milk in iced coffee, which i very much enjoy)

But the amazing thing about quick oats is the fibre content and the benefits for my cholesterol.
Just 2/3rds a cup of quick oats will give you 11g of fibre in a big bowl with only 400 calories.
this is more than I will often get from all my sources throughout the day eating foods I like. So I just pinch my nose and take one for my body. – If I can go to the gym 4 times a week, I can eat oats.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 03:15:21 +0000

Pair a liquid breakfast with a piece of fruit! Great way for a quick and easy breakfast, and gives your a serving of two foods groups. I used to never eat breakfast, because I never enjoyed sitting down to cereal. But being able to eat while I get ready or on the run can work for some, and I actually enjoy breakfast and ensure I always have it in the morning.

By: Bill Shrapnel

Bill Shrapnel — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:07:04 +0000

Hi Lyndi. I can’t see any value in feeding children soft drink, lollies and crisps for breakfast – all nutrient-poor foods. But I am quite comfortable with a bowl of cereal, even if it contains appreciable sugar. It’s nutritious and it does get children into the habit of breakfast.
I’m coming around to the idea of the on-the-run liquid breakfast (I did it myself last week on a very early start to my day). It’s not my preference but, yes, better than nothing and quite nutritious, for young and old. Regards, Bill

By: Lyndi Polivnick

Lyndi Polivnick — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:39:00 +0000

Thank you for this well researched summary of an important and topical issue. Your pragmatic approach to eating and nutriton advice is always appreciated. Where children are concerned, would you agree that ANY breakfast is better than no breakfast at all? Would the same also apply to adults? Very interested to hear your thoughts. Thank you.