Nutritionist Susie Burrell reveals foods you should NEVER eat for breakfast including Turkish bread

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – but some of us may be eating the wrong foods in the morning.

But Sydney nutritionist Susie Burrell has rounded up the best and worst breakfast options so we can stay fuller for longer and curb cravings.

Speaking to Sunrise, the dietitian said you need to make sure you’re having a healthy, balanced meal – whether you’re at home, work or dining at a cafe. 

If you’re trying to lose weight, Susie said you should avoid ordering Turkish bread at the cafe.

‘Steer clear of the Turkish bread because it has 60 to 80 grams of carbohydrate per serve, which is the equivalent of three or four slices of regular bread,’ she said.

‘[Turkish bread] soaks all the butter up in there, it’s so delicious but it’s going to send your glucose levels skyrocketing. It’s absolutely the worst food choice at the cafe.’

If you’re trying to lose weight, the dietitian said you should avoid ordering Turkish bread at the cafe (stock image)

She said another option to avoid, especially for young children, is sugary cereals.

‘They’re very low in fibre, heavily processed and they’re not going to leave them fuller for an extended period of time. And if they start to have that in the morning, they’re going to get used to wanting sweet foods in the mornings’ she said.

Susie said Weetbix is a good option for breakfast because it’s ‘rich in fibre, quick and easy’ and has ‘minimal added sugar’.

‘It won’t keep you as full as long as eggs on toast but it’s still reasonably good choice. It’s [also] very good for your gut health,’ she said. 

If you’re at a cafe, Susie said a plain egg wrap with vegetables and bacon is another good breakfast option but she warned it’s ‘a little bit higher in fat’.

‘The bacon increases the fat but it’s going to keep you fuller throughout the morning. But if you kept it to some vegetables, eggs on a wholegrain wrap, it’s a pretty good choice,’ she said. 

Susie said the breakfast to have for the best start to every day is eggs on toast (stock image)

Susie said the breakfast to have for the best start to every day is eggs on toast.

‘Without a doubt, eggs on toast is a phenomenal choice. There’s research to show it keeps you fuller through the morning so you’re less likely to snack,’ she said. 

She said the bread to choose from includes sourdough, wholegrain or high in protein, high in fibre options. 

But if you prefer cereal, she suggested choosing the ‘best cereals on the market with minimal added sugar’ such as oats or plain granola.

Susie suggested adding a side of Greek yoghurt, ‘some sweetness with minimal sugar’ like honey and berries to your cereal.

If you find yourself too busy to prepare breakfast, she said picking up a green smoothie with fruits and vegetables is the perfect choice for anyone on the go.