Canadians consume more than 6 tsp of added sugar in the morning which is half the Word Health Organizations daily maximum of 12 tsp daily. We should only have 2 tsp in the morning. Breakfast sets up our energy levels for the day.  It affects our concentration and focus. The study done showed that those consuming excess sugar in the morning have afternoon sugar cravings, strong cravings for carbohydrates and seek out sweets after dinner; and have less energy when they wake up in the morning when compared to Canadians who claimed a lower sugar intake.

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Morning beverages – coffee, coffee beverages and teas

• Canadians coffee and tea drinkers add 1.5  - 2 tsp teaspoons of sugar to every cup and have nearly two cups by 10 a.m. and almost two and a half by noon. That means the average Canadian coffee drinker consumes an extra three to four teaspoons of added sugar every single morning.
• Coffee beverages includes often 2.5 calories per tsp.
• A teaspoon of sugar may contain only 15 calories, having an extra four teaspoons of sugar a day can add up to more than six pounds in a year.  Something so small each day adds up.

Breakfast foods contain excess sugar

• Toast with jam
• Bagels contain 2 tsp of sugar in dough
• Individual fruit yogourt contains 6 tsp of sugar

Foods to have

• Select foods high in fibre and protein, substituting low sugar for high sugar selections especially cereal
• Low sugar spreads or use peanut butter, low fat cream cheese
• Plain yogurt with added fruit
• Use low calorie sweeteners but watch amounts – can whet appetite