Breakfast is the fuel for brains

Some foods may have greater health benefits

Eating breakfast could make you smarter. Eleven thousand schools have been invited to take part in an online study. Children and adults alike can log on daily, record what they ate for breakfast and then take part in a mental skills test.

So what is on the menu for youngsters in the mornings?

We spoke to a nutritionist and psychologist Patrick Holford and Ian Marber, also known as the Food Doctor.

Patrick Holford: "Breakfast is an effective weight control."

Patrick Holford advocates eating like a King for Breakfast:

My top 3 Breakfast are kippers, porridge oats and strawberries.
Eating breakfast is also good for weight control.
Multi-vitamins are also good for higher IQs. Today I had porridge with berries.

Ian Marber warned against highly sugared cereals:

Ian Marber: "Breakfasts do kickstart the day."

Highly processed cereals can lead to an empty feeling mid-morning. It is a good idea to avoid highly sugared cereals aswell.
Parents need to lead by example, they should eat breakfasts to model good habits.
Breakfasts are essentials as a kickstart to the day. I started today with egg on toast.

Click here if you want to take test your mental agility.

The study is being conducted by a leading cognitive research institute, CDR, for the Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) as part of Farmhouse Breakfast week, which aims to highlight the benefits of eating a healthy balanced breakfast. CDR stands for "cognitive drug research".

We would also like to know what you think? Is Breakfast the best meal of the day for you? Send us your thoughts:

Coming up on tomorrow's Breakfast:

We hear from one mother whose kids were given a tenner each to buy whatever they wanted. Will it be goats cheese and muesli or burgers chips and e-numbers? Find out on Tuesday's Breakfast.