Long considered the most important meal of the day, breakfast gives us the energy to make it through our daily activities — at least until lunchtime. Research says a healthy breakfast is important in the push to lose weight and sets the tone for making healthy food choices all day long.
But what's on your morning plate? While we may be eating anything from cold cereal or pancakes to bacon and eggs, the rest of the world has quite different selections. Here's a look at typical breakfasts in 25 countries across the globe.
Australia
Toast with Vegemite, a spread made from yeast extract, with a side of fruit. (Photo: Adam/flickr)
Brazil
Pao de queijos, or cheese buns, are often a big part of Brazilian breakfasts. (Photo: Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts/flickr)
Burma
Sticky fried rice and fish. (Photo: bamar_bad_ass/flickr)
China
Jook, a rice soup topped with pickled tofu, or sometimes dried meat or egg. (Photo: sstrieu/flickr)
Colombia
Cuba
England
Eggs on toast, bacon-wrapped sausages and mushrooms. (Photo: Alpha/flickr)
Finland
France
Germany
Sliced meats, cheese, bacon and bread. (Photo: Steve Burt/flickr)
India
Steamed savory rice cakes, served with dips. (Photo: Premshree Pillai/flickr)
Italy
Pastries with cappuccino. (Photo: Mike and Annabel Beales/flickr)
Jamaica
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Morocco
New Zealand
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Venezuela
