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Breakfast is a Meal preceding Lunch or Dinner and usually eaten in the Morning . Less frequently, the term ''breakfast'' may also be used by people that work evenings or late nights to refer to the first meal of the day, although it may not include the same ingredients as breakfast in the standard sense. A meal can be considered breakfast if it satisfies 2 of the following 3 criteria: 1. It is the first meal of the day 2. It consists of "breakfast style food" (see below) 3. It is eaten before noon. The erosion of breakfast has been an ongoing trend in the West since at least the early 20th Century , coinciding with later waking times than when most Westerners had agricultural occupations. Today, hampered by busy morning schedules, many neglect breakfast or skip it entirely. This trend now exists in industrialized nations worldwide, where it is accompanied frequently by replacing local breakfast traditions with modern Western-style foods, often packaged or pre-made. Nevertheless, many Nutrition ists consider breakfast a very important meal, since it provides vital nourishment and energy for starting that day. Studies have indicated that Child ren and Adolescent s who usually have breakfasts generally consumed more daily Calorie s than those who skip this meal and, yet, are less likely to be overweight. TYPICAL BREAKFASTS BY WORLD REGIONS Africa The typical breakfast in Africa varies greatly from region to region, with the former Colonial power of an area exerting a great cultural influence:
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Australia The typical breakfast of Australia ns resembles breakfast in many Western countries. Owing to the warm weather in most parts of Australia, generally breakfast is light, consisting of Cereal s, Toast , Fruit , and fruit Juice s rather than cooked items. A Full English Breakfast might still be enjoyed on weekends or at a café, but is not a daily ritual. Australia has a unique spread called Vegemite that is routinely smeared on toast for breakfast. It is similar to a popular British spread called Marmite , but has very few followers outside of Australia other than Expatriate s. Europe As a general trend, traditional breakfasts are less substantial and less elaborate in the warmer, more southern countries bordering the Mediterranean , while breakfasts are traditionally larger, with a greater variety of dishes and greater prevalence of hot dishes in the cooler northern- and central-European countries. An institutional meal plan based on lighter Mediterranean breakfast traditions and served in hotels world-wide is known as a Europe an "Continental breakfast". It is a light snack meant to tide one over until Lunch . It consists mainly of coffee and milk (often mixed as Cappuccino or Latte ) with a variety of sweet cakes such as Brioche and pastries such as Croissant , often with a sweet jam, cream, or chocolate filling. It is often served with juice. Hotels and other types of lodging in Europe typically include breakfast in their rates, and in many cases, especially in larger hotels, it is served as a Buffet . Specific items will vary from country to country, depending on local breakfast tastes and habits. In Switzerland , for example, Cold Cuts (luncheon meats), cheese, yoghurt, prepared fruit, butter, croissants, breads, and rolls are served. Regardless of location, the standard requirements for a British breakfast (eggs, potatoes, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms) are also often a part of the buffet. British Isles Traditionally, inhabitants of the British Isles have enjoyed a substantial hot meal for breakfast, featuring Eggs , Bacon , and Sausage s, all washed down with Tea or Coffee .
British imperial experience in India introduced Kedgeree to the breakfast buffet in grander British households. Today this dish remains popular but is normally served later in the day rather than at breakfast. See Also: Irish breakfast In Ireland , breakfast traditions resemble those of Britain. A specifically Irish Breakfast may include White Pudding , Soda Bread , and in Ulster , soda Farl s and Potato farls. Northern Europe
Central and eastern Europe In Eastern European countries with cold climates, such as Russia , breakfasts tend to be substantial. ''Zavtrak'' may consist of hot oatmeal or Kasha , eggs, cheese, cured meats or Sausage , Rye breads with butter, and coffee or tea. Yoghurt or, especially in central and eastern Europe, Kefir may be consumed. In some Balkan countries such as Serbia , savory pastries known as '' Burek '' are consumed with yogurt. Scandinavia A typical breakfast in Denmark , similar to its southern neighbor Germany, consists of bread rolls or toast with butter and Danish ''skæreost'' (slicing cheese), a buttery creamy white Cheese (often Danish Havarti or Danish Tilsit ), fruit jam, and a lot of coffee. A bigger and fancier spread might also include Cold Cut s (cold, thin-sliced Ham , Rullepølse , Salami ), soft-boiled eggs, Muesli and Sweet Rolls of all types. Special occasions are often celebrated with a shot of Gammel Dansk . Danish workers typically start their Friday mornings with "breakfast meetings". Breakfasts in other parts of Scandinavia may be quite ample. Fish, cheese, eggs, Bacon , hot and cold cereals, breads, potatoes, and fruits are all eaten in various combinations, along with juices, coffee and tea. '' Filmjölk '', a soured milk similar to Buttermilk or yoghurt is often used on cereals. Whole-grain porridges are popular in Finland , also accompanied by this type of soured milk. Southern Europe
Latin America Latin America n breakfasts feature many items seen in North American and Continental European breakfasts in regional variations. Maize -based breads such as Tortilla s or '' Arepa s'' may predominate, or be augmented with Wheat breads or pastries. Coffee, Chocolate and tea are usually taken with milk. In the past, when Mexico 's population was predominantly rural and agricultural, breakfast tradition included a light ''desayuno'' of hot beverages and breads at dawn, and a heavier ''almuerzo'' mid-morning, with egg dishes such as Huevos Rancheros , meats, beans, tortillas, pastries, and fruits. Today ''almuerzo'' generally means lunch, and the Mexican breakfast may be the lighter or heavier version, depending on the person or occasion. Menudo , a Tripe stew considered a folk remedy for a Hangover , has become a breakfast dish as well as one eaten at other meals. Middle East In most Arab areas, the most popular breakfast by far is Pita bread dipped in rich '' Labneh '', a type of creamy curd, or in Olive Oil and '' Za'atar '' (a common Middle-Eastern spice mix). Other popular breakfast foods in the '' Mashriq '' include boiled eggs, Olive s, cheese and beans. In s (sometimes with Lentils ) dressed in Olive Oil , Lemon juice and Garlic . Similarly in Turkey a standard breakfast is comprised of white cheese, tomatoes, black Olive s, Bread with Honey or Preserves , Soujouk , and an egg — all accompanied by sweet Black Tea . An and Tomato with dressed with Olive Oil and Vinegar or Lemon juice. United States and Canada s and Scrambled Eggs with fruit garnish]] Traditional Traditional breakfasts in the United States and Canada derive from the Full English Breakfast and feature predominantly sweet or mild-flavored foods, mostly hot. Typical items include cold Breakfast Cereal s, hot Oatmeal porridge, Grits , other hot Grain Porridge s, eggs, bacon, Ham , small sausages, pan-fried potatoes ( Hash Browns ), biscuits, Toast , Pancake s, Waffle s, French Toast , Cornbread , English Muffin s, Bagel s (often with Cream Cheese ), Pastries (such as Croissant s, Doughnut s, and Muffin s), Yoghurt (often sweetened and flavored), and Fruit . Orange juice is a standard breakfast Beverage , along with coffee, Tea , milk, and other Fruit Juice s ( Grapefruit , Tomato , etc). Vegetable s are notably rare on traditional menus. Many regions of the U.S.A. have local breakfast specialties that are less popular nationally. In the South, Liver and Grits are one traditional breakfast menu; the Southwest has Huevos Rancheros ; Scrapple is a favorite in the Mid-Atlantic states; Pork Roll is rarely available outside New Jersey and Philadelphia ; and New Englanders still occasionally indulge in Fried salt- Pork , and Pie . Specialty sausages also vary in popularity regionally, such as Linguiça in Hawaii and southern New England, Andouille in Louisiana, Chorizo in the Southwest, et al. Contemporary Today, most Americans and Canadians eat a reduced breakfast most days, but may still enjoy a traditional hearty breakfast on weekends and holidays. A worker's breakfast often consists only of coffee and prepared food purchased on the way to work or brought from home, eaten during the morning Commute or at the workplace just before clocking in. Food items that fit this eat-on-the-go strategy include various sweet breakfast Bread s and pastries, sweetened flavored Yoghurt cups, fresh fruit, Granola or "energy" bars, Hot Pockets , toaster pastries such as Pop-Tarts , and instant oatmeal. Leftovers from the previous day's meals may also be eaten. Caffeinated Carbonated beverages are occasionally substituted for the traditional coffee or hot tea. A typical contemporary combination of food for a hearty breakfast consists of eggs (fried or scrambled), one type of meat, and one or two starchy dishes; commonly hash browns and toast. A more basic breakfast combination would be a starchy food (such as toast, pastry, Cereal , porridge, or pancakes) either alone or served with fruit and yogurt. This second option, similar to the Continental breakfasts served in Europe, is especially common in institutional situations where serving hot food is difficult, expensive, or impractical. Eggs are strongly associated with breakfast, to the extent that many Americans and Canadians consider egg dishes out-of-place later in the day. Many es of croissants or muffins; hamburgers without the usual vegetable garnishes; and breakfast Burrito s or Taco s filled with eggs and cheese, optionally with other additions like Meat or Bean s. Huevos Rancheros is treated as such an hybrid in non-Mexican communities in the United States. The modern options typical of the U.S.A. and Canada are representative of Western-style breakfasts that have become common worldwide, especially in industrialized nations. ETYMOLOGICAL INFORMATION English : 1463, from break (v.) + fast (n.). Cf. Fr. déjeuner "to breakfast," from L. dis-jejunare "to break the fast." The verb is from 1679. The Sp. almuerzo "breakfast" is from L. admorsus, pp. of admordere "to bite into," from ad- "to" + mordere "to bite." The English name derives from the concept that one has not eaten while Sleep ing, i.e., one is Fasting during that time, and one breaks that fast with the meal. The meaning is therefore the same as the French ''déjeuner'' or ''petit déjeuner'' and the Spanish ''desayuno''. The German ''Frühstück'', the Danish ''morgenmad'', the Esperanto ''matenmanĝo'', the Japanese ''asameshi'' (朝飯), the Chinese ''zao can'' (早餐), and the Hebrew ''aruchat boker'' (ארוחת בוקר) mean "morning meal." The Portuguese ''pequeno almoço'', meaning "little lunch", like its eastern neighbors, France and Spain. In Brazil, breakfast is ''café da manhã'', the "coffee of the morning". DRINKS As the preceding regional descriptions show, Beverage choices at breakfast are fairly uniform worldwide, comprising
Cultures around the world commonly shun or restrict and tomato juice. While a Mimosa is normally served at Brunch , and rarely consumed before 10:00 in the morning at breakfast proper, the Bloody Mary is almost exclusively a morning cocktail, frequently consumed at breakfast by those suffering from hangovers. CATERING Some Restaurant s devote themselves to breakfast or have special breakfast menus. The field is dominated on one hand by Greasy Spoon s, diners, cafés, Cafeteria s, and Fast Food places, and on the other hand by Hotel s. However, some breakfast places resemble standard restaurants in procedure, selection, and price. SPECIAL OCCASIONS Breakfast is occasionally served as an entertainment meal. More popular than breakfast in this regard, however, is Brunch . The serving of a pancake breakfast is traditional on Pancake Day ( Shrove Tuesday ), and some celebrate a festive breakfast on Christmas morning. During Ramadan , Muslims describe the meal after sunset that "breaks the fast" as Iftar . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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