India, Dec. 25 -- Breakfast is known to be the most important meal of the day. Everyone has their own favourites when it comes to curating the meal. However, not all popular breakfast items are equally beneficial for our health.

Taking to Instagram on 25 December, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained in AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, ranked some of the most common breakfast options across the globe based on how they impact "gut health, digestion, energy levels, and blood sugar."

"Some (breakfast foods) keep your gut happy and energy stable, while others can silently trigger bloating, crashes, and cravings later in the day," highlighted Dr Sethi in the caption.

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