{"id":456026,"date":"2026-05-23T10:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T10:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/456026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T10:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T10:40:08","slug":"dietitian-who-never-skips-breakfast-shares-3-high-fiber-favorites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/456026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietitian Who Never Skips Breakfast Shares 3 High-Fiber Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Sophie Gastman, a dietitian and cookbook author, agrees.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have to have breakfast when I wake up. There&#8217;s no skipping breakfast for me, otherwise you won&#8217;t want to know me,&#8221; Gastman who is based in London, told Business Insider. Her book, &#8220;Find Your Healthy,&#8221; debunks common diet misconceptions and aims to help us eat delicious food, guilt-free.<\/p>\n<p>Her experience is rooted in biology. A <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0271531725000946\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;click_type&quot;:&quot;other&quot;,&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;outbound_click&quot;}\" rel=\" nofollow noopener\">2025 meta-analysis<\/a> published in the journal Nutrition Research found that skipping breakfast was associated with obesity, weight gain, worse <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/doctor-tips-healthy-gut-prebiotic-cheap-supplement-2026-4\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">gut health<\/a>, anxiety, and depression. The authors said this is likely because morning fasting disrupts the circadian rhythm, or body clock, which plays a key role in hormonal secretion and blood sugar control.<\/p>\n<p>While <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/quick-easy-high-protein-high-fiber-breakfast-every-morning-2025-11\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">eating breakfast<\/a> is a non-negotiable for Gastman, her general food philosophy is about flexibility and joy. &#8220;The best way to approach nutrition is going to be different for everyone. So the way I like to approach things is keeping things very flexible and staying as far away from perfectionism as possible,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, she builds meals around protein, fiber, carbs, and <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/what-is-healthy-fat-tips-robert-f-kennedy-new-guidelines-2026-1\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">healthy fats<\/a>, but adding a healthy dose of what she calls &#8220;vitamin P&#8221; (pleasure) is equally important.<\/p>\n<p>She shared the three breakfasts she eats on repeat to fuel her body and satisfy her taste buds.<\/p>\n<p>Upgraded oatmeal<\/p>\n<p>                    <img xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"lazy-image \" encoding=\"UTF-8\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a05ed85abc4e9d88574a116&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3213,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2410}}\" alt=\"A bowl of porridge with fruit and seeds.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            Gastman&#8217;s oatmeal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                    Sophie Gastman<\/p>\n<p>A self-confessed creature of habit, Gastman said that her go-to breakfast for the past ten years has been oatmeal. &#8220;But it&#8217;s upgraded oatmeal,&#8221; she said. Oats have a range of benefits, including helping lower cholesterol levels because they contain a type of <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-to-eat-more-fiber-without-feeling-gassy-2025-11\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">soluble fiber<\/a> called beta-glucans.<\/p>\n<p>She said she cooks the oats on a stove top with a splash of oat or almond milk and water, &#8220;so it&#8217;s nice and creamy,&#8221; and adds plenty of nutritious toppings.<\/p>\n<p>She loves to use bananas, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, berries, nuts, and seeds to add more protein, fiber, and healthy fats to the meal.<\/p>\n<p>Overnight oats two ways<\/p>\n<p>                    <img xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"lazy-image \" encoding=\"UTF-8\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a05f09b94eb4c909fb2c84d&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:5616,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:3744}}\" alt=\"A breakfast tray.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            One of Gastman&#8217;s favorite overnight oat combinations is inspired by a British pastry called cherry Bakewell tart.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                    NatashaPhoto\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>When she needs to get up and out the door early, Gastman opts for <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/easy-breakfast-weight-loss-recipe-protein-fiber-2025-12\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">overnight oats.<\/a> She typically makes a plain batch to last the week, containing oats, flaxseeds, milk, yogurt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and then switches up the toppings.<\/p>\n<p>The flaxseeds add fiber and give the mixture a &#8220;good texture,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>One of her favorite overnight oat combinations is inspired by a British pastry called cherry Bakewell tart. It consists of a shortcrust pastry shell filled with layers of raspberry jam and a sweet almond-flavored custard, topped with flaked almonds.<\/p>\n<p>To recreate it, she adds a dash of almond extract into the oat mixture, makes a quick jam by heating up frozen cherries in the microwave, then tops the oats with the jam, almond butter, and almond flakes.<\/p>\n<p>Her other current obsession is apple cobbler overnight oats. To make it, she cooks down apples with water, a splash of lemon, and cinnamon until they&#8217;ve softened into a compote. Then she dollops it onto the oats with some nut butter and granola.<\/p>\n<p>Avocado and eggs<\/p>\n<p>                    <img xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"lazy-image \" encoding=\"UTF-8\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6a05ee71abc4e9d88574a123&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:6000,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:4000}}\" alt=\"A fried egg on avocado mash and wholewheat bread.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            Eggs are a good source of protein, with one containing about 6 grams.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                    happy_lark\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>When she wants a hot breakfast, Gastman likes to eat avocado and eggs with toast, and a bowl of Greek yogurt, and fruit on the side.<\/p>\n<p>She switches up how she cooks the eggs, rotating between her favorites: soft-boiled, fried, and scrambled.<\/p>\n<p>Eggs are a good <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/protein-formula-chef-turned-nutritionist-eats-100-grams-protein-day-2026-4\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">source of protein<\/a>, with one containing about 6 grams, and are packed with micronutrients such as iron, magnesium, and vitamin A. And avocados are rich in healthy fats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Sophie Gastman, a dietitian&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":456027,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[33617,212668,44763,7253,212672,40684,163,126393,85,212671,46,23818,212670,42050,5198,212674,212669,212673],"class_list":["post-456026","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-almond-milk","tag-breakfast-share","tag-egg","tag-fiber","tag-flaxseed","tag-greek-yogurt","tag-health","tag-healthy-fat","tag-il","tag-important-meal","tag-israel","tag-nut","tag-oat","tag-oats","tag-protein","tag-quick-jam","tag-sophie-gastman","tag-splash"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456026","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=456026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456026\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/456027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=456026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=456026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=456026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}