International Breakfast Research Initiative (IBRI) – EFAD (2024)

FAQs

What is the International breakfast Initiative? ›

The IBRI methodology comprised the harmonized analyses of nationally representative dietary survey data to understand what people in each region actually consume at breakfast with the aim of improving nutritional intakes where needed.

Breakfast and Your Weight

Researchers have found that on average, people who eat breakfast are thinner than those who don't. That could be because eating foods with protein and fiber in the morning keeps your appetite in check the rest of the day.

“Research shows that consuming breakfast regularly is associated with lower levels of overweight and obesity. Breakfast fills you up, meaning you are less likely to experience hunger pangs throughout day and resort to snacking on high energy, high fat foods.”

Studies show that students who eat school breakfast are more likely to reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math, score higher on standardized tests, have better concentration and memory, be more alert, and maintain a healthy weight.

First, the quintessential American breakfast is bacon and eggs with a side of toast. We also like our biscuits and gravy.

Greek yogurt, eggs, and smoothies (with added protein) are all excellent options for high-protein breakfasts. On top of the protein they provide, they also have other essential nutrients, such as fiber, that help with weight loss.

Eat a High-Protein Breakfast

Another perk of protein: Your body uses more calories to break it down than it uses for carbs or fat. Go for protein-rich breakfasts, such as an egg and turkey sausage on whole wheat toast or a Greek yogurt smoothie with peanut butter and berries.

“As a cardiologist, I regularly incorporate fruit that is high in fiber and vitamins and low in sugar into my breakfast, including berries, apples and sometimes pineapple—often combined with low-fat yogurt and granola for added fiber content,” says Dr. West.

How many eggs per day? ›

It's important to note that, whilst overall eggs can provide great health benefits, studies show that consuming up to a maximum of 3 eggs a day favoured well-balanced cholesterol levels, and 2 eggs a day favoured weight-loss in overweight individuals. So, as with everything, remember to enjoy eggs in moderation.

Eating one to three eggs per day can have several health benefits, but this varies from person to person. At this level of consumption, people can expect minimal changes in their cholesterol levels.

The School Breakfast Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It began as a pilot project in 1966, and was made permanent in 1975.

Run by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, the Greek Breakfast initiative awards hotels all over the country which offer hearty breakfasts based on local ingredients and recipes.

Coined simply as a marketing strategy, according to The Guardian, two brothers, John Kellogg and James Jackson claimed that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” in hopes of selling their new breakfast cereal. But behind the original intention, there is a degree of truth to the phrase.

The Continental Plan breakfast does not include cooked foods, such as pancakes or eggs. The American Plan, sometimes abbreviated as AP in hotel listings, means that the quoted rate includes three meals a day, i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the American plan, the meals are provided by the hotel kitchen.