TODAY is Better Breakfast Day – where people are encouraged to eat the most important meal of the day.
With current lifestyles meaning mornings are often spent rushing around and getting ready for school or work, breakfast can be low on the list of priorities with some people opting to miss it altogether.
But taking the time to eat breakfast can ensure that you have the right energy levels to see you through the morning and will mean you won’t need to pick up unhealthy snacks before lunch.
Better Breakfast Day is celebrated on September 26 each year and it was created to remind people how important breakfast is and encourage them to eat a healthy meal that provides the body with vital nutrients.
Porridge is a popular choice for breakfast as it’s warm and comforting and slowly releases energy throughout the morning.
Why not add a pinch of cinnamon or some fruit to your bowl and make it even more appetising?
Low fat yoghurt, fruit and muesli is a quick option that can be adapted to suit different tastes and dietary requirements and baked beans, which are low in fat but high in protein and fibre, make a hot alternative served with brown bread or granary toast.
How about some scrambled eggs and bacon or some mashed avocado on toast with a chilli salsa on top?
There are lots of tasty breakfast treats that you can enjoy before dashing out the door today.
If you’ve got time to eat out this morning, why not try St Helens’ Best for Breakfast 2022?
Toast on Dentons Green Lane took the crown earlier this year and officially serves the best breakfasts in town.
Here are the St Helens venues that were shortlisted for Best for Breakfast 2022:
Toast, Dentons Green Lane, St Helens
Offering a full English breakfast, Toast is a home from home place where all meals and snacks are prepared fresh with quality ingredients.
Visitors can dine in the vintage themed café or opt to eat al fresco in the courtyard.
One reviewer on their website said: “From the minute we walked in until the minute we let we were treated like royalty.
“The food was absolutely delicious – best breakfast I’ve had in years!”
Another said: “Great breakfast and great prices.
“We’ve wanted to have some food here for a while and it’s fantastic.
“We will be returning a lot more often.”
One recently married couple called in for a “no fuss breakfast” on their way to the airport after getting married and they said: “We loved the ambience and the food – you really spoiled us!”
For more details go to toast-cafe.co.uk
Georgie Porgie’s Café, St Helens
Nothing is too much trouble at this Westfield Street café with a wide ranging menu and “fantastic service”.
Other nominations said the breakfast is “first class” and “it should without a doubt make the shortlist”.
For more details go to facebook.com/georgieporgiescafe
The Courtyard Coffee Shop, St Helens
This “lovely café is a really nice place to meet up with people and grab a bite to eat” says one happy customer.
There were lots of nominations for this venue on City Road meaning it had to make our shortlist.
One nomination said: “We had a fantastic breakfast – it was absolutely delicious.
“The staff are very friendly and there’s a lovely relaxed atmosphere.”
Another recommended the eggs benedict and a third gave the coffee a thumbs up.
For more details go to facebook.com/The-Courtyard-Coffee-Shop-103535188913573
Plan Bee Community Coffee Shop, St Helens
There were several nominations for the North Road coffee shop with satisfied customers enjoying a visit for breakfast.
With one special on the menu offering a light but yummy start to the day, a fluffy poached egg with smoked bacon and served on a hot toasted crumpet “is the perfect thing to fuel you up”.
For more details go to facebook.com/Plan-Bee-Community-Coffee-Shop-105146374289943
The Park Bar and Kitchen, Sherdley Park, St Helens
According to one recommendation, this venue in Sherdley Park is “a great little find”.
It’s popular with dog walkers who can sit and enjoy breakfast or any meal of the day outside taking in the view.
For more details go to facebook.com/TheParkBK
The Boathouse at Carr Mill Dam
With ingredients fresh from local butchers, one nomination was full of praise for this establishment.
The nomination said: “The breakfasts are lovely and the staff really go out of their way to help.
“with lovely views and plentt of seating outside, it’s a dog friendly place and I always get my little dog Sam a doggie sausage for breakfast.”
Another said: “Fantastic food and the best beer garden in the north west.”
For more details go to facebook.com/TheBoathouseCarrMillDam
The Village Kitchen, St Helens
The staff working at the venue on Main Street “serve an incredible full English breakfast with a full vegetarian option as well”.
Another recommendation said: “Very tasty and hot fresh breakfasts with great veggie options.
“We enjoyed sitting in the yard.
“The staff are friendly and helpful and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.”
For more details go to facebook.com/villagekitchenbillinge
What’s Cookin’ Earlestown
One nomination said: “This is without doubt the best breakfast I’ve had locally.
“Gorgeous little café, immaculately clean and fantastic service – people are often queuing outside!”
Another said: I had a fantastic breakfast at What's Cookin’ this morning.
“Very good value, great portions and 10/10 for the staff and service.
“Nothing is too much trouble and it’s spotlessly clean with a cosy atmosphere.”
For more details go to facebook.com/WhatsCookinEARLESTOWN
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