Wild breakfast trend has Americans ditching cereal for soup, and experts support it
A growing trend has Americans replacing sugary cereals with warm, savory soups for breakfast, supported by nutritionists for their protein content and steady energy release. Experts say soup can reduce morning inflammation, aid digestion, and provide better hydration than water. The practice, common in Mediterranean and Asian cultures, is being popularized by chefs and wellness advocates as a healthier alternative to traditional breakfasts.
- ▪Americans are increasingly choosing soup over cereal for breakfast.
- ▪Nutritionists support the trend due to soups' protein content and ability to stabilize blood sugar.
- ▪Chef Suzy Karadsheh calls breakfast soup an 'ancient remedy' used across Mediterranean and Asian cultures.
- ▪Warm soups may improve morning hydration and digestion compared to cold breakfast foods.
- ▪The trend challenges traditional U.S. breakfast norms but aligns with global eating habits.
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Food-Drink Wild breakfast trend has Americans ditching cereal for soup — and experts support it Warm, protein-packed soups can support steady blood sugar and sustained energy, nutritionists say By Deirdre Bardolf Fox News Published May 1, 2026 2:12pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Chef reveals the secrets of a perfect Southern and New England breakfast In honor of National Hot Breakfast Month, chef Suzanne Vizethann breaks down what makes a perfect Southern breakfast — and how it compares to a classic New England morning meal. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The traditional "breakfast of champions" might not come from a cereal box these days — with some Americans reaching instead for something warm and savory.
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