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Breakfast is traditionally defined as the first meal of the day, typically consumed in the morning after a period of overnight fasting. The term originates from the act of "breaking the fast" of the previous night. Breakfast is considered an essential meal in many cultures, often associated with improved concentration, metabolism, and overall health.

Etymology[edit]

The word "breakfast" comes from the late Middle English terms breken (to break) and fast (a period of not eating). Thus, breakfast literally means to break the fasting period of the prior night.

Cultural Variations[edit]

Breakfast customs vary widely across cultures:

Continental breakfast – Common in European countries and hotels; typically includes coffee, tea, juice, pastries, bread, and jam.
Full English breakfast – Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, toast, grilled tomatoes, and mushrooms.
American breakfast – Commonly features pancakes, waffles, bacon, eggs, cereal, toast, and orange juice.
Japanese breakfast – Includes miso soup, grilled fish, rice, and pickled vegetables.
Indian breakfast – Varies by region, with items like idli, dosa, paratha, or poha served with chai.

Typical Breakfast Foods[edit]

Common breakfast items include:

Eggs (boiled, scrambled, poached, etc.)
Bread, toast, bagels, and muffins
Cereal and granola
Fruit and fruit juices
Yogurt and milk
Coffee and tea
Bacon, sausage, ham

Nutritional Importance[edit]

Studies suggest that consuming breakfast:

Enhances cognitive function and concentration, especially in children
Helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels
Reduces overeating later in the day
Aids in maintaining a healthy metabolism

However, some individuals follow intermittent fasting routines that skip breakfast, a practice subject to ongoing nutritional research.

Breakfast Skipping and Health[edit]

Skipping breakfast has been linked to:

Increased risk of obesity
Higher incidence of type 2 diabetes
Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol
Impaired cognitive and academic performance in children

Breakfast as a Verb[edit]

The term breakfast is also used as a verb: "to breakfast" means to eat breakfast, e.g., "They breakfasted at 8 a.m."

Global Breakfast Trends[edit]

Urbanization and lifestyle changes have led to more on-the-go breakfast choices like:

Protein bars
Smoothies
Instant oatmeal
Drive-through meals from fast food restaurants

Gallery[edit]

Savoury part of sea breakfast on Viking Gabriella
Petit déjeuner
British breakfast
Lumberjacks
Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich
Cereal with Milk

Glossary of Breakfast Terms[edit]

Below is a comprehensive glossary of terms commonly associated with breakfast, including foods, beverages, utensils, and other related terminology.

Albumen: The white part of an egg, composed primarily of water and albumin; serves as a protective and nutritive layer around the yolk.
Apple: A common fruit with crisp flesh and red, green, or yellow skin; often eaten fresh or cooked into apple dumplings.
Apple dumpling: A dessert or breakfast pastry consisting of whole apples wrapped in pastry and baked.
Asparagus: Edible green shoots often served as a vegetable side during breakfast.
Bacon: Salted and smoked pork from the back or sides of a pig, commonly fried or grilled.
Baked goods: Foods such as bread, cakes, and pastries prepared by baking.
Banana: A soft, sweet, elongated fruit often eaten raw or sliced into cereal or pancakes.
Beer: Occasionally consumed with hearty breakfasts or brunches in some cultures, particularly when paired with sausages.
Blueberry: A small, dark blue berry used in muffins, pancakes, and smoothies.
Bran: The outer layer of cereal grains, commonly found in bran flakes and muesli.
Bread: A staple food made from flour and yeast, often toasted or served as toast.
Breakfast: The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.
Brunch: A meal combining breakfast and lunch, often served late in the morning or early afternoon.
Buckwheat: A grain used in pancakes, porridge, and griddle dishes.
Buttermilk: A tangy liquid left over from butter churning, used in pancake and biscuit recipes.
Cereal: A common breakfast food made from processed grains, often eaten with milk or yogurt.
Cheese: A dairy product made from curdled milk, used in omelets, quiches, and sandwiches.
Chocolate: A sweet substance made from cacao beans, often added to pastries or spreads.
Cinnamon: A sweet spice from tree bark used in rolls, oatmeal, and coffee cake.
Coffee: A popular caffeinated beverage made from roasted coffee beans, often consumed in the morning.
Coffee cake: A sweet, crumbly cake traditionally served with coffee.
Continental breakfast: A light meal including pastries, fruit, and beverages like tea or coffee.
Corn flake: A toasted cereal made from corn, typically eaten with milk.
Corned beef: Brined beef often served with hash or eggs.
Cranberry: A tart berry used in juices or baked into muffins.
Diet: A regimen of food intake, often adjusted for health, weight loss, or lifestyle.
Dim sum: A Chinese meal of small dishes, including dumplings, served for brunch.
Donut: A sweet, deep-fried dough ring, also spelled doughnut.
Egg: A staple breakfast item from poultry, served in forms such as boiled, fried, scrambled, or poached eggs.
English breakfast tea: A robust black tea blend often consumed with milk in the UK.
French toast: Bread slices soaked in egg mixture and fried, often topped with syrup or fruit.
Frittata: An Italian omelet filled with vegetables, cheese, or meat.
Granola: A crunchy cereal made from rolled oats, nuts, and honey, usually served with milk or yogurt.
Grapefruit: A citrus fruit commonly eaten for breakfast or juiced.
Grits: A Southern U.S. dish of coarsely ground corn, boiled to a soft texture.
Ham: Cured meat from the hind leg of a pig, often served with eggs.
Honey: A natural sweetener made by bees, often drizzled on toast, granola, or tea.
Muffin: A small bread or cake often filled with berries, nuts, or chocolate.
Oatmeal: A warm porridge made from rolled or ground oats, commonly topped with fruit or syrup.
Omelet: A dish of beaten eggs cooked and folded around various fillings.
Pancake: A flat, round cake made from batter, cooked on a griddle, and served with syrup.
Peanut butter: A spread made from ground peanuts, often eaten on toast or in sandwiches.
Pineapple: A tropical fruit often eaten fresh or added to fruit salads and smoothies.
Porridge: A hot cereal made by boiling grains like oats in milk or water.
Quiche: A savory pie with a custard filling made from eggs, cream, cheese, and other ingredients.
Raisin: A dried grape used in cereal, baked goods, or granola.
Sausage: A seasoned meat mixture stuffed into a casing, often served with eggs or pancakes.
Scone: A slightly sweet biscuit-like pastry, often served with jam and clotted cream.
Smoothie: A blended beverage made from fruit, yogurt, and/or milk.
Syrup: A thick, sweet liquid typically made from maple sap or sugar, used on pancakes, waffles, and french toast.
Toast: Bread that has been browned by heat, often served with butter, jam, or eggs.
Waffle: A crisp cake baked in a patterned iron, served with butter, fruit, or syrup.
Yogurt: A creamy dairy product made by fermenting milk, often flavored with fruit or honey.
Yolk: The yellow center of an egg, rich in fat and nutrients.
Zucchini: A type of summer squash that can be included in omelets or frittatas.

Nutrition information of Breakfast[edit]

USDA on Breakfast

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-Breakfast is the first meal of the day (usually in the morning);verb eat an early morning meal.
+'''Breakfast''' is traditionally defined as the '''first meal of the day''', typically consumed in the [[morning]] after a period of overnight [[fasting]]. The term originates from the act of "breaking the fast" of the previous night. Breakfast is considered an essential meal in many cultures, often associated with improved concentration, metabolism, and overall health.
+[[File:Breakfast_at_the_Black_Bear_Diner.jpg|Breakfast at the Black Bear Diner|left|thumb]]
+[[File:Medieval_baker.jpg|Medieval baker|right|thumb]]
+[[File:Café_na_fazenda_(1),_N.ELAC.jpg|Café na fazenda|left|thumb]]
+[[File:A_traditional_family_breakfast_in_the_Isan,_Thailand.JPG|A traditional family breakfast in the Isan, Thailand|right|thumb]]
+[[File:Traditional_Levantine_Breakfast_with_a_Variety_of_Local_Delights.jpg|Traditional Levantine Breakfast with a Variety of Local Delights|right|thumb]]
+== Etymology ==
+The word "breakfast" comes from the late Middle English terms ''breken'' (to break) and ''fast'' (a period of not eating). Thus, breakfast literally means to break the fasting period of the prior night.
-== Glossary of breakfast ==
+== Cultural Variations ==
+Breakfast customs vary widely across cultures:
-* '''[[albumen]]''' the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water a simple water soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
+* '''[[Continental breakfast]]''' – Common in European countries and hotels; typically includes [[coffee]], [[tea]], [[juice]], [[pastry|pastries]], [[bread]], and [[jam]].
+* '''[[Full English breakfast]]''' – Includes [[eggs]], [[bacon]], [[sausage]], [[baked beans]], [[toast]], [[grilled tomato]]es, and [[mushroom]]s.
+* '''[[American breakfast]]''' – Commonly features [[pancakes]], [[waffles]], [[bacon]], [[eggs]], [[cereal]], [[toast]], and [[orange juice]].
+* '''[[Japanese breakfast]]''' – Includes [[miso soup]], [[grilled fish]], [[rice]], and pickled vegetables.
+* '''[[Indian breakfast]]''' – Varies by region, with items like [[idli]], [[dosa]], [[paratha]], or [[poha]] served with [[chai]].
-* '''[[apple]]''' fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits
+== Typical Breakfast Foods ==
+Common breakfast items include:
+* [[Eggs]] (boiled, scrambled, poached, etc.)
+* [[Bread]], [[toast]], [[bagel]]s, and [[muffin]]s
+* [[Cereal]] and [[granola]]
+* [[Fruit]] and [[fruit juice]]s
+* [[Yogurt]] and [[milk]]
+* [[Coffee]] and [[tea]]
+* [[Bacon]], [[sausage]], [[ham]]
-* '''[[apple dumpling]]''' apples wrapped in pastry and baked
+== Nutritional Importance ==
+Studies suggest that consuming breakfast:
+* Enhances [[cognitive function]] and concentration, especially in children
+* Helps regulate [[blood sugar]] and [[insulin]] levels
+* Reduces [[overeating]] later in the day
+* Aids in maintaining a healthy [[metabolism]]
-* '''[[asparagus]]''' edible young shoots of the asparagus plant plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
+However, some individuals follow [[intermittent fasting]] routines that skip breakfast, a practice subject to ongoing nutritional research.
-* '''[[bacon]]''' back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561 1626) English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220 1292)
+== Breakfast Skipping and Health ==
+Skipping breakfast has been linked to:
+* Increased risk of [[obesity]]
+* Higher incidence of [[type 2 diabetes]]
+* Elevated levels of [[LDL cholesterol]]
+* Impaired cognitive and academic performance in children
-* '''[[baked goods]]''' foods (like breads and cakes and pastries) that are cooked in an oven
+== Breakfast as a Verb ==
+The term ''breakfast'' is also used as a [[verb]]: "to breakfast" means to eat breakfast, e.g., "They breakfasted at 8 a.m."
-* '''[[banana]]''' elongated crescent shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
+== Global Breakfast Trends ==
+Urbanization and lifestyle changes have led to more on-the-go breakfast choices like:
+* [[Protein bar]]s
+* [[Smoothie]]s
+* [[Instant oatmeal]]
+* [[Drive-through]] meals from [[fast food]] restaurants
-* '''[[beer]]''' a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
+== Gallery ==
-* '''[[blueberry]]''' sweet edible dark blue berries of either low growing or high growing blueberry plants any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
-* '''[[bran]]''' food prepared from the husks of cereal grains broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
-* '''[[bread]]''' food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked informal terms for money verb cover with bread crumbs
-* '''[[breakfast]]''' the first meal of the day (usually in the morning) verb eat an early morning meal provide breakfast for
-* '''[[brunch]]''' combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning verb eat a meal in the late morning
-* '''[[buckwheat]]''' grain ground into flour a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour
-* '''[[buttermilk]]''' residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture
-* '''[[cereal]]'''   adj. made of grain or relating to grain or the plants that produce it noun a breakfast food prepared from grain grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
-* '''[[cheese]]''' a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy purple flowers; introduced in United States verb wind onto a cheese used in the imperative (get away, or stop it)
-* '''[[chocolate]]''' a medium brown to dark brown color a food made from roasted ground cacao beans a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
-* '''[[christmas]]''' a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 verb spend Christmas
-* '''[[cinnamon]]''' spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon aromatic bark used as a spice
-* '''[[coffee]]''' a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans a medium brown to dark brown color a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee
-* '''[[coffee cake]]''' a cake or sweet bread usually served with coffee
-* '''[[coffee maker]]''' a kitchen appliance for brewing coffee automatically
-* '''[[continental breakfast]]''' breakfast usually including a roll and coffee or tea
-* '''[[corn flake]]''' crisp flake made from corn
-* '''[[corned beef]]''' beef cured or pickled in brine
-* '''[[cranberry]]''' very tart red berry used for sauce or juice any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries
-* '''[[cruise]]''' an ocean trip taken for pleasure verb sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing travel at a moderate speed drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure look for a sexual partner in a public place
-* '''[[diet]]''' the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal) a prescribed selection of foods a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) verb eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons
-* '''[[dim sum]]''' traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions
-* '''[[donut]]''' a small ring shaped friedcake
-* '''[[doughnut]]''' a small ring shaped friedcake a toroidal shape
-* '''[[easter]]''' a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox a wind from the east
-* '''[[egg]]''' animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens verb coat with beaten egg throw eggs at
-* '''[[english breakfast tea]]''' black tea grown in China
-* '''[[florentine]]'''   adj. of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence noun a native or resident of Florence
-* '''[[food]]''' any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment
-* '''[[fr]]''' a radioactive element of the alkali metal group discovered as a disintegration product of actinium
-* '''[[french toast]]''' bread slice dipped in egg and milk and fried; topped with sugar or fruit or syrup
-* '''[[frittata]]''' Italian omelet with diced vegetables and meats; cooked until bottom is set then inverted into another pan to cook the top
-* '''[[fruit]]''' the consequence of some effort or action the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant an amount of a product verb bear fruit cause to bear fruit
-* '''[[granola]]''' cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar
-* '''[[grapefruit]]''' large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp
-* '''[[griddle]]''' cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked verb cook on a griddle
-* '''[[grits]]''' coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
-* '''[[gruel]]''' a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
-* '''[[ham]]''' meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) an unskilled actor who overacts a licensed amateur radio operator (Old Testament) son of Noah verb exaggerate one's acting
-* '''[[ham and eggs]]''' eggs (scrambled or fried) served with ham
-* '''[[honey]]'''   adj. of something having the color of honey noun a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees a beloved person; used as terms of endearment verb sweeten with honey
-* '''[[johnnycake]]''' cornbread usually cooked pancake style on a griddle (chiefly New England)
-* '''[[kellogg]]''' United States food manufacturer who (with his brother) developed a breakfast cereal of crisp flakes of rolled and toasted wheat and corn; he established a company to manufacture the cereal (1860 1951)
-* '''[[lemon]]''' an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit a strong yellow color
-* '''[[maple]]''' any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
-* '''[[microwave]]''' kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data verb cook or heat in a microwave oven
-* '''[[mimosa]]''' a mixed drink containing champagne and orange juice any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
-* '''[[muesli]]''' mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits
-* '''[[muffin]]''' a sweet quick bread baked in a cup shaped pan
-* '''[[mushroom]]''' fleshy body of any of numerous edible fungi a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb) any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool) verb grow and spread fast pick or gather mushrooms.
-* '''[[nutrition]]''' the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans) (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance a source of materials to nourish the body
-* '''[[oatmeal]]''' meal made from rolled or ground oats porridge made of rolled oats
-* '''[[omelet]]''' beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
-* '''[[omelette]]''' beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
-* '''[[orange]]'''   adj. of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange noun orange color or pigment; any of a range of colors between red and yellow round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees a river in South Africa that flows generally westward to the Atlantic Ocean any citrus tree bearing oranges any pigment producing the orange color
-* '''[[pancake]]''' a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
-* '''[[pancake day]]''' the last day before Lent
-* '''[[passover]]''' (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
-* '''[[peanut butter]]''' a spread made from ground peanuts
-* '''[[pineapple]]''' large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics
-* '''[[poached egg]]''' egg cooked in gently boiling water
-* '''[[polenta]]''' a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water
-* '''[[porridge]]''' soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
-* '''[[pumpkin]]''' usually large pulpy deep yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
-* '''[[quiche]]''' the Mayan language spoken by the Quiche a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard; often contains other ingredients (as cheese or ham or seafood or vegetables) a member of the Mayan people of south central Guatemala
-* '''[[raisin]]''' dried grape
-* '''[[rolled oats]]''' meal made from rolled or ground oats
-* '''[[sausage]]''' highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon
-* '''[[scone]]''' small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle
-* '''[[seafood]]''' edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc
-* '''[[shrove tuesday]]''' the last day before Lent
-* '''[[smoothie]]''' a thick smooth drink consisting of fresh fruit pureed with ice cream or yoghurt or milk someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
-* '''[[souffle]]''' light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit
-* '''[[syrup]]''' a thick sweet sticky liquid
-* '''[[thanksgiving]]''' fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag a short prayer of thanks before a meal
-* '''[[toast]]''' slices of bread that have been toasted a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event a person in desperate straits; someone doomed verb propose a toast to make brown and crisp by heating
-* '''[[toaster]]''' a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread someone who proposes a toast; someone who drinks to the health of success of someone or some venture
-* '''[[vegetarian]]''' eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
-* '''[[waffle]]''' pancake batter baked in a waffle iron verb pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
-* '''[[yogurt]]''' a custard like food made from curdled milk
-* '''[[yolk]]''' nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg) the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen
-* '''[[zucchini]]''' small cucumber shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
-== Also see ==
-* [[List of American breakfast foods]]
-{{breakfast topics}}
-{{diets}}
-{{Meals_navbox}}
-[[Category:Breakfasts| ]]
-== Breakfast ==
 <gallery>
-File:Breakfast_at_the_Black_Bear_Diner.jpg|Breakfast at the Black Bear Diner
-File:Medieval_baker.jpg|Medieval baker
-File:Café_na_fazenda_(1),_N.ELAC.jpg|Café na fazenda
-File:A_traditional_family_breakfast_in_the_Isan,_Thailand.JPG|A traditional family breakfast in the Isan, Thailand
-File:Traditional_Levantine_Breakfast_with_a_Variety_of_Local_Delights.jpg|Traditional Levantine Breakfast with a Variety of Local Delights
 File:Savoury_part_of_sea_breakfast_on_Viking_Gabriella.jpg|Savoury part of sea breakfast on Viking Gabriella
 File:Petit_dejeuner.jpg|Petit déjeuner
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 File:Cereal_with_Milk_(Unsplash).jpg|Cereal with Milk
 </gallery>
+== Glossary of Breakfast Terms ==
+Below is a comprehensive glossary of terms commonly associated with [[breakfast]], including foods, beverages, utensils, and other related terminology.
+* '''[[Albumen]]''': The white part of an [[egg]], composed primarily of water and albumin; serves as a protective and nutritive layer around the yolk.
+* '''[[Apple]]''': A common fruit with crisp flesh and red, green, or yellow skin; often eaten fresh or cooked into [[apple dumpling]]s.
+* '''[[Apple dumpling]]''': A dessert or breakfast pastry consisting of whole apples wrapped in [[pastry]] and baked.
+* '''[[Asparagus]]''': Edible green shoots often served as a [[vegetable]] side during breakfast.
+* '''[[Bacon]]''': Salted and smoked [[pork]] from the back or sides of a pig, commonly fried or grilled.
+* '''[[Baked goods]]''': Foods such as [[bread]], [[cakes]], and [[pastries]] prepared by baking.
+* '''[[Banana]]''': A soft, sweet, elongated [[fruit]] often eaten raw or sliced into [[cereal]] or [[pancakes]].
+* '''[[Beer]]''': Occasionally consumed with hearty breakfasts or [[brunch]]es in some cultures, particularly when paired with [[sausages]].
+* '''[[Blueberry]]''': A small, dark blue [[berry]] used in [[muffins]], [[pancakes]], and [[smoothies]].
+* '''[[Bran]]''': The outer layer of [[cereal]] grains, commonly found in [[bran flakes]] and [[muesli]].
+* '''[[Bread]]''': A staple food made from [[flour]] and [[yeast]], often [[toasted]] or served as [[toast]].
+* '''[[Breakfast]]''': The first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning.
+* '''[[Brunch]]''': A meal combining [[breakfast]] and [[lunch]], often served late in the morning or early afternoon.
+* '''[[Buckwheat]]''': A grain used in [[pancakes]], [[porridge]], and [[griddle]] dishes.
+* '''[[Buttermilk]]''': A tangy liquid left over from [[butter]] churning, used in [[pancake]] and [[biscuit]] recipes.
+* '''[[Cereal]]''': A common [[breakfast]] food made from processed grains, often eaten with [[milk]] or [[yogurt]].
+* '''[[Cheese]]''': A dairy product made from curdled [[milk]], used in [[omelets]], [[quiches]], and [[sandwiches]].
+* '''[[Chocolate]]''': A sweet substance made from [[cacao]] beans, often added to [[pastries]] or [[spread]]s.
+* '''[[Cinnamon]]''': A sweet spice from tree bark used in [[rolls]], [[oatmeal]], and [[coffee cake]].
+* '''[[Coffee]]''': A popular caffeinated [[beverage]] made from roasted [[coffee beans]], often consumed in the morning.
+* '''[[Coffee cake]]''': A sweet, crumbly cake traditionally served with [[coffee]].
+* '''[[Continental breakfast]]''': A light meal including [[pastries]], [[fruit]], and [[beverages]] like [[tea]] or [[coffee]].
+* '''[[Corn flake]]''': A toasted [[cereal]] made from [[corn]], typically eaten with [[milk]].
+* '''[[Corned beef]]''': Brined [[beef]] often served with [[hash]] or [[eggs]].
+* '''[[Cranberry]]''': A tart [[berry]] used in [[juices]] or baked into [[muffins]].
+* '''[[Diet]]''': A regimen of food intake, often adjusted for health, weight loss, or lifestyle.
+* '''[[Dim sum]]''': A Chinese [[meal]] of small dishes, including [[dumplings]], served for [[brunch]].
+* '''[[Donut]]''': A sweet, deep-fried dough ring, also spelled [[doughnut]].
+* '''[[Egg]]''': A staple breakfast item from [[poultry]], served in forms such as [[boiled]], [[fried]], [[scrambled]], or [[poached egg]]s.
+* '''[[English breakfast tea]]''': A robust black [[tea]] blend often consumed with [[milk]] in the UK.
+* '''[[French toast]]''': [[Bread]] slices soaked in [[egg]] mixture and fried, often topped with [[syrup]] or [[fruit]].
+* '''[[Frittata]]''': An Italian [[omelet]] filled with [[vegetables]], [[cheese]], or [[meat]].
+* '''[[Granola]]''': A crunchy [[cereal]] made from rolled [[oats]], [[nuts]], and [[honey]], usually served with [[milk]] or [[yogurt]].
+* '''[[Grapefruit]]''': A citrus [[fruit]] commonly eaten for [[breakfast]] or juiced.
+* '''[[Grits]]''': A Southern U.S. dish of coarsely ground [[corn]], boiled to a soft texture.
+* '''[[Ham]]''': [[Cured meat]] from the hind leg of a pig, often served with [[eggs]].
+* '''[[Honey]]''': A natural sweetener made by bees, often drizzled on [[toast]], [[granola]], or [[tea]].
+* '''[[Muffin]]''': A small [[bread]] or cake often filled with [[berries]], [[nuts]], or [[chocolate]].
+* '''[[Oatmeal]]''': A warm [[porridge]] made from rolled or ground [[oats]], commonly topped with [[fruit]] or [[syrup]].
+* '''[[Omelet]]''': A [[dish]] of beaten [[eggs]] cooked and folded around various [[fillings]].
+* '''[[Pancake]]''': A flat, round [[cake]] made from [[batter]], cooked on a [[griddle]], and served with [[syrup]].
+* '''[[Peanut butter]]''': A spread made from ground [[peanuts]], often eaten on [[toast]] or in [[sandwiches]].
+* '''[[Pineapple]]''': A tropical [[fruit]] often eaten fresh or added to [[fruit salad]]s and [[smoothies]].
+* '''[[Porridge]]''': A hot [[cereal]] made by boiling grains like [[oats]] in [[milk]] or water.
+* '''[[Quiche]]''': A savory pie with a [[custard]] filling made from [[eggs]], [[cream]], [[cheese]], and other ingredients.
+* '''[[Raisin]]''': A dried [[grape]] used in [[cereal]], [[baked goods]], or [[granola]].
+* '''[[Sausage]]''': A seasoned [[meat]] mixture stuffed into a casing, often served with [[eggs]] or [[pancakes]].
+* '''[[Scone]]''': A slightly sweet [[biscuit]]-like [[pastry]], often served with [[jam]] and [[clotted cream]].
+* '''[[Smoothie]]''': A blended beverage made from [[fruit]], [[yogurt]], and/or [[milk]].
+* '''[[Syrup]]''': A thick, sweet liquid typically made from [[maple]] sap or [[sugar]], used on [[pancakes]], [[waffles]], and [[french toast]].
+* '''[[Toast]]''': [[Bread]] that has been browned by heat, often served with [[butter]], [[jam]], or [[eggs]].
+* '''[[Waffle]]''': A crisp [[cake]] baked in a patterned [[iron]], served with [[butter]], [[fruit]], or [[syrup]].
+* '''[[Yogurt]]''': A creamy [[dairy product]] made by fermenting [[milk]], often flavored with [[fruit]] or [[honey]].
+* '''[[Yolk]]''': The yellow center of an [[egg]], rich in fat and nutrients.
+* '''[[Zucchini]]''': A type of [[summer squash]] that can be included in [[omelets]] or [[frittatas]].
+== See Also ==
+* [[Meal]]
+* [[Brunch]]
+* [[Nutrition]]
+* [[Intermittent fasting]]
+* [[Dietary guidelines]]
+* [[List of breakfast foods]]
+* [[List of American breakfast foods]]
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