{"id":1207,"date":"2025-09-21T20:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T20:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lowcaly-new.local\/article\/what-makes-a-good-breakfast\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T07:53:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T07:53:29","slug":"what-makes-a-good-breakfast","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.lowcaly.com\/en\/articles\/what-makes-a-good-breakfast\/","title":{"rendered":"What makes a good breakfast?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:6rem;--mobile-height:4rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-headline lowcaly-headline max-width--site-narrow\"><h2 class=\"headline headline-text heading--large color-primary text-align--center\">What makes a good breakfast?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-image lowcaly-simple-image max-width--site-narrow image-align--center width-full\" style=\"--mobile-object-fit:cover\"><div class=\"simple-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lowcaly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vadarenbrafrukost.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100%;height:auto\" class=\"simple-image simple-image--desktop\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-post-published-row max-width--site-narrow\"><div class=\"post-published-row-text content--large color-primary text-align--left\">Article \/\/ 21 Sep 2025<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><div class=\"simple-content-text content--large color-primary text-align--left content--ingress \"><p>You\u2019ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day \u2013 yet it\u2019s also the one we most often skip or rush through. A well balanced breakfast can give you a better start to the day and make a difference in how much energy you have for the rest of it. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:0.5rem;--mobile-height:0.5rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><div class=\"simple-content-text content--small color-primary text-align--left  \"><p>Text: Nomen Nescio \/ Photo: Shuttertsock<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:3rem;--mobile-height:3rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><h2 class=\"simple-content-headline heading--small color-primary text-align--left\"><strong>Why is breakfast important?<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-primary text-align--left  \"><p>After fasting overnight, the body needs new energy. A good breakfast can give you a more balanced day and keep you satisfied for longer. <\/p><p>Did you know? According to Livsmedelsverket (The Swedish Food Agency), the most common Swedish breakfast is a cheese sandwich with water or milk. It works \u2013 but there are plenty of alternatives that offer more variety, flavour, and nutrition.  <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:3rem;--mobile-height:3rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><h2 class=\"simple-content-headline heading--small color-primary text-align--left\"><strong>What should a balanced breakfast include?<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-primary text-align--left  \"><p>A balanced breakfast combines both energy and nutrients. Remember to add: <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow background-secondary\" style=\"--background-padding:1rem\"><ul class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-secondary text-align--left content--list list--unordered list--dot list--padded list--spacing-default\"><li><p><em>Carbohydrates and fat<\/em> \u2013 provide fuel for the day<\/p><\/li><li><em>Protein and fibre <\/em>\u2013 help you stay full longer<\/li><li><em>Vitamins and minerals <\/em>\u2013 support the body in different ways<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><div class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-primary text-align--left  \"><p>Examples of a nutritious breakfast:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow background-secondary\" style=\"--background-padding:1rem\"><ul class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-secondary text-align--left content--list list--unordered list--dot list--padded list--spacing-default\"><li><p>Oat porridge with berries and nuts<\/p><\/li><li>Wholegrain bread with avocado and eggs<\/li><li>Naturell yoghurt med fr\u00f6n och frukt<\/li><li>A sugar free breakfast drink enriched with vitamins<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><div class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-primary text-align--left  \"><p>Lowcaly\u2019s sugar free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowcaly.com\/en\/products\/breakfast-drinks\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"400\">breakfast drink<\/a> is a simple way to get a fresh start to your day \u2013 without unnecessary sugar, but with important vitamins like D, C, and B vitamins.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:3rem;--mobile-height:3rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><h2 class=\"simple-content-headline heading--small color-primary text-align--left\"><strong><strong><strong>Breakfast before training<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-primary text-align--left  \"><p>If you exercise in the morning, it can be smart to eat something small beforehand. Carbohydrates provide quick energy, and after a night\u2019s fast, your levels may be low. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:1rem;--mobile-height:1rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><ul class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-primary text-align--left content--list list--unordered list--dot list--padded list--spacing-default\"><li><p><em>Shorter workouts: <\/em>A banana or a smoothie may be enough<\/p><\/li><li><em>Longer or more intense training:<\/em> A more filling breakfast can give you better stamina<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-whitespace lowcaly-whitespace\" style=\"--desktop-height:3rem;--mobile-height:3rem;height:var(--desktop-height);display:block;width:100%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-lowcaly-blocks-simple-content lowcaly-simple-content max-width--site-narrow\"><h2 class=\"simple-content-headline heading--small color-primary text-align--left\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>In summary<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"simple-content-text content--medium color-primary text-align--left  \"><p>Breakfast sets the tone for the whole day. 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