New York Times Magazine:

Americans tend to lack imagination when it comes to breakfast. The vast majority of us, surveys say, start our days with cold cereal — and those of us with children are more likely to buy the kinds with the most sugar. Children all over the world eat cornflakes and drink chocolate milk, of course, but in many places they also eat things that would strike the average American palate as strange, or worse.

Really interesting to read about the variety of foods these kids eat and a lot of it is food most of us have never even heard of. But the pictures are even better. The kids are so cute. The article highlights how breakfast traditions differ from one culture to another — from rice porridge in China to savory beans and plantains in parts of Africa and South America. It’s a reminder that breakfast doesn’t have to be sweet, processed, or fast. In some countries, children begin their mornings with soup, vegetables, or even fish, meals that provide real nourishment and balance for the day ahead. Seeing these global breakfast plates side by side shows just how narrow our view of the “morning meal” can be and encourages us to think beyond the cereal box. In fact, exploring options like fresh milk in Sydney can inspire healthier and more authentic breakfast choices that celebrate natural flavors and local ingredients.