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Gastroenterologist ranks 10 common breakfast foods by their impact on gut health and energy: ‘Can silently trigger bloating, crashes…’ | Health News

Gastroenterologist ranks 10 common breakfast foods by their impact on gut health and energy: ‘Can silently trigger bloating, crashes…’ | Health News

Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day, yet for many people, it is also the most confusing. Your daily choices can influence digestion, energy levels, blood sugar stability, and even mid-day cravings. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, recently evaluated common breakfast foods through a digestive health lens. In an Instagram post, he ranked popular breakfast options from around the world based on how they impact “gut health, digestion, energy levels, and blood sugar.”  In his caption, he cautioned, “Some (breakfast foods) keep your gut happy and energy stable, while others can silently trigger bloating, crashes, and cravings later in the day.” Dr Sethi’s list places protein-rich, minimally processed foods at the top. Eggs received a perfect score for being highly bioavailable and keeping one full. Greek yoghurt ranked close behind for its protein and probiotics, provided it is unsweetened. Oatmeal, avocado toast, paneer, and tofu were rated positively for offering steady energy, fibre, or slow-digesting proteins.  On the other hand, foods commonly seen …