4 breakfast mistakes advised by a specialist...To avoid this
Oct 30, 2025
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According to foreign media such as the Daily Mail, Dr. Saurav Sethi (42), a Harvard-educated gastroenterologist in California, USA, introduced four breakfast mistakes that should be avoided, saying, "Breakfast is an important meal that determines the direction of intestinal health throughout the day."
The first is skipping breakfast. Dr. Sethi says "Longer meal intervals lead to excessive secretion of gastric acid and decreased intestinal motility"If fasting is not the purpose, eat within an hour of waking up." he advised. Some studies show that skipping breakfast can lead to inflammation caused by gastric acid, which can increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancer such as colon cancer.
The second is eating a lot of sugary cereal. He added "Grannola or regular cereal is high in refined sugar, which raises blood sugar dramatically and causes intestinal inflammation"I recommend oatmeal with berries and chia seeds." In fact, a bowl of granola contains an average of 10 to 15 g of sugar, more than one Krispy Kreme doughnut. Excessive sugar intake may increase the risk of intestinal hazard proliferation, obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
The third is the habit of eating breakfast outside the house. If you eat in a hurry on your way to work or in the office, you will eat food under stress, which can lead to decreased digestive enzyme secretion and abdominal bloating. Dr. Sethi says "Sitting down and chewing slowly is much more helpful for digestion," he stressed.
The last thing is not to drink water in the morning. He said "The first thing in the morning for bowel exercise is to drink a glass of water" and "You lose two to four cups of water during your sleep, so you have to make up for it"
The recommended daily water intake for Korean adults is generally about 1.5 to 2 liters. However, you should drink more when you have a lot of activity or hot weather. In addition, if there is a specific disease such as high blood pressure or kidney disease, it should be controlled according to the instructions of the medical personnel.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
