Healthy or not - Do you know?

Famously described at the most important meal of the day, breakfast is hailed for a bringing a swathe of health benefits.

Eating a balanced meal first thing — such as porridge, eggs or yoghurt with muesli — stops you unnecessarily grazing, research suggests.

Meanwhile, dozens of studies have shown skipping food first thing has been linked with a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

However, nutritionists have now busted the mantra that breakfast provides the 'best possible start' to the day. In fact, ditching it cuts sugar intake, reduces hunger levels and eases tiredness, they say.