The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is probably one of the most common sayings we grew up hearing. Granted, there’s a reason for it—it is essentially true. Having breakfast boosts your metabolism for the entire day, stabilises your blood sugar levels, and gives you the energy to kickstart the day and sustain productivity. It matters what you have first thing in the morning, though, and if you’re new to the health scene, we’re happy to inspire you with a few nutritious breakfast choices that you can cook at home or buy at restaurants. 

Oatmeal/Porridge 

Contrary to popular belief, oatmeal is an extremely flexible dish that you can adapt to any taste and still get all the nutritional value you need. If you’re on the food side of TikTok, you’ve probably seen the many varieties of oatmeal bowls out there. From chocolate and tiramisu to strawberry and banana, you can dress your oatmeal however you like and break the stigma of it being a plain, boring breakfast option! You can either make it yourself at home or head over to Il Loft, where you’ll get a hearty porridge variety. 

Acai 

While it is rare to find in Egypt, acai berries have an extremely high nutritional value and are considered one of the healthier breakfast options. Usually bought frozen, it’s a great source of antioxidants and minerals that you can easily ingest. It has also become a trendy and hassle-free breakfast dish; all you have to do is scoop the acai berries up into a bowl and decorate it with the fruit of choice. You can find acai puree and ready-made acai bowls at Gourmet. 

Avocado toast

Many people, especially those who aren’t familiar with it, prefer not to integrate avocado into their meals, despite the high levels of healthy fats and vitamins it contains. Avocado gets a reputation for being extremely bland, but that’s not the case. A bonus point about it, though, is that you’ll have all the space in the world to spice it up! It is also a very flexible fruit—yes, avocado is a fruit—that you can easily sneak into your daily meals. The easiest and most delicious way to have it is on toast, with an over-easy egg on top. You can find this creation at many restaurants, including Ovio and Lokali. If you have enough time, you can also make it however you like at home.

Chia pudding 

These minuscule black and white seeds are exceptionally rich in nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Chia seeds are also another great breakfast option to boost your immunity. The best way to have them is to make a pudding by adding equal parts of chia seeds, milk, and sweetener of choice before leaving it overnight in a fridge. You can also find this creation at Sincerely V and 30 North.