Eating muffins or pastries for breakfast is essentially equivalent to having cake or dessert in the morning, despite their widespread acceptance as breakfast foods. Even muffins specifically labeled as "healthy" or "low-fat" can be surprisingly high in sugar, especially if they contain chocolate chips, artificial flavoring, or minimal actual fruit content. Choose genuinely fruit-based muffins very sparingly, and always remember that most commercial pastries are absolutely packed with saturated fats, trans fats, and empty calories. Savory muffins containing vegetables and significantly less sugar may represent a marginally better choice, but all pastries should be enjoyed only occasionally as special treats rather than daily breakfast staples.
