9 Best Fruits to Eat for Breakfast to Supercharge Your Morning

Whether breakfast really is the most important meal of the day is still up for debate, but many nutritionists agree that a well-balanced breakfast is pretty important and can lay the groundwork for a solid day ahead. Loaded with fiber and important nutrients, fruit is a great addition to a balanced breakfast. Keep reading for the best fruits to eat in the morning, recommended by registered dietitians.

Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits—including oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes—are great sources of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and phytonutrients have anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties, and may improve heart health.¹

“Grapefruit, in particular, contains a high level of the flavonoid, naringenin, which is thought to promote a microbiome environment more favourable to leanness,” Wyosnick says. But grapefruit isn’t for everyone—the phytonutrients in grapefruit are known to affect medication dosages, so if you’re taking pharmaceutical medications, be sure to check with your doctor first.02of 09

Apples

You know what they say—an apple a day keeps the doctor away. This may very well be true when you look into all the nutritional benefits of an apple. Packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, apples are a great source of a flavanoid called quercetin, which has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and can boost the immune system.² An added bonus, “Quercetin can be especially helpful in people with seasonal allergies,” Wyosnick says.

Another perk of apples is that they’re so easy to take on the go, making them an ideal choice for those of us who are often in a rush in the mornings. “Fiber helps to keep us fuller for longer which is definitely something we want our breakfast to contain to prevent from mindless snacking in the morning,” Michalczyk says.

Apples pair well with many breakfast foods, from oatmeal to nut butter to yoghurt. Wyosnick recommends topping a bowl of oatmeal with stewed apples or eating an apple alongside a slice of toast topped with peanut butter. For ideal serving size, choose an apple the size of your fist—and leave it on the skin for optimal nutritional benefits, she says.

Source: Byrdie.com