7 breakfast mistakes that secretly cause weight gain

We always read that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and one should eat breakfast like a king. But, how many of us actually follow the practice? Let us accept it, only a few. While some of us do it because of irregular time management, some do it because they want to lose weight. Hold on! If you belong to the latter set of people, scroll below and know more about breakfast mistakes that you are committing, in the name of weight loss. (Image: istock)

If hectic work hours are making you skip your breakfast, hold on, take a deep breath and re-schedule your day. Avoiding breakfast not only hampers your metabolism, it also makes you lethargic. Hence, make sure that you enjoy your breakfast daily. (Image: istock)

Packaged foods like cakes, muffins, cupcakes, and pancakes, may sound like fancy and healthy breakfasts, but they are not. They are loaded with carbs, which often result in weight gain. (Image: istock)

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Starting your day with a glass of fresh juice is always a good idea, but do you know from a weight management perspective, it's a bad idea. As per experts, fresh fruits or vegetables juice lack fibre content and result in mid-day snack craving, which ultimately leads to weight gain. Hence, it is suggested to avoid juices for breakfast, rather go for fresh fruits. (Image: istock)

If you prefer aloo parathas over boiled eggs for breakfast, you are going wrong. As per experts, it is suggested to indulge in protein-rich breakfast like eggs, as they keep you full for longer durations and help avoid overeating.

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People love relishing cupcakes, bowls of cereal, or even pancakes loaded with sugar. As per experts, these food items only add more calories for the day and reduce your scope to eat other healthy items throughout the day. So, avoid them! (Image: istock)

In India, many people consider tea or coffee as breakfast. Let us tell you that you are going wrong. The caffeine content actually makes you hungry sooner and as a result, you overeat during the lunch hour. Spo, better avoid the practice. (Image: istock)

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We often indulge in household errands or office emails every day and keep postponing the breakfast time. As per experts, the best time to indulge in breakfast is within two hours of waking up, as it is good for the metabolism too. Breaking the fast post results in overeating. (Image: istock)