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ANTI-STRESS BREAKFAST: WHAT TO EAT TO START THE DAY WELL (IN COMO)

Updated: Jun 24

The train is late. The office is chaotic. The open space sounds like a concert of noise and notifications. Stress is chasing you, and that’s exactly why, the moment you find a bit of free time, you start dreaming about your next trip.

Breakfast at Hotel Paradiso Como

But where can you really unplug? The answer is simple: Como, with its enchanting landscapes and the relaxing atmosphere of the lake.


And if you truly want to leave bad moods behind, there's one detail you shouldn't overlook: a good breakfast. At Hotel Paradiso Como, breakfast isn’t just a meal – it’s a ritual to recharge both body and are our tips to start the day with positive energy.


What to Eat for Breakfast to Reduce Stress and Boost Your Mood


❌ 1. Avoid refined sugars and packaged snacks


Overly sugary foods in the morning can cause blood sugar spikes, irritability, and nervousness. They also disrupt gut flora balance, which can negatively affect your mood. Better to skip them and start the day on the right foot.


✅ 2. Yogurt: wellness starts in the gut


Yogurt – especially plain or probiotic – helps keep your gut microbiome in balance. It’s no coincidence the gut is often called our “second brain”, since it produces key substances such as:


  • Serotonin: the happiness hormone

  • GABA: the calm hormone

  • Dopamine: the motivation hormone


Just one small pot of yogurt can do more than you’d think!


🥜 3. Nuts: energy and calm in every bite

mixed nuts

Almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts are packed with:


  • Healthy fats (Omega 3, 6, and 9)

  • Tryptophan, a serotonin precursor

  • Magnesium, selenium, calcium, and other anti-stress minerals


Add them to your yogurt or enjoy them on their own for a natural, long-lasting energy boost.


🍇 4. Seasonal fresh fruit: vitamins and antioxidants

mixed fruit

Every season brings its own mood-boosting fruits. For example:


  • Blueberries, plums, and red berries: rich in anthocyanins, they protect neurons and have anti-inflammatory properties

  • Bananas, apples, kiwis: full of vitamins, fiber, and minerals like magnesium, which helps you relax


A colorful fruit salad is a true elixir of well-being.


🍞 5. Whole grains and whole grain bread: steady energy


Unlike refined cereals, whole grains release energy gradually, keeping blood sugar levels stable. Plus, they:


  • Promote satiety

  • Improve concentration

  • Support your mood thanks to high fiber and B vitamin content


🍳 6. Eggs: vitality and focus


Boiled, soft-boiled, or scrambled – eggs contain:


  • Tyrosine, which stimulates dopamine production (motivation and responsiveness)

  • Zinc, iron, and selenium: micronutrients that fight mental and physical fatigue


Perfect for staying alert and energized, even on your busiest days.


At Hotel Paradiso Como, Every Morning is an Invitation to Lightness


After reading these tips, do you already feel a bit happier? Or maybe you’re just craving seconds? Come experience it for yourself in our lake-view breakfast room, where every ingredient is carefully chosen to give you a moment of balance and delight.


💡 Hotel Paradiso Tip: Take a moment for yourself each morning. Sit down, breathe, enjoy. Well-being starts with breakfast.



 
 
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