4. HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
While buns are undoubtedly a convenient and popular breakfast option, Huang, the dietician, cautioned that they shouldn’t replace a proper lunch.
Some of these buns, she said, don’t give enough protein and fibre. “Not to mention, these buns are really high in carbohydrates and most people probably won’t stop at one.”
In fact, scarfing down three coffee buns is akin to eating nine slices of bread, Huang said. “Will you eat nine slices of bread at one go? Chances are, no. So, then, why do you want to eat three coffee buns at one go?”
5. HOW TO HAVE YOUR BUN AND EAT IT (HEALTHILY)
There are certainly healthier choices such as wholegrain or quinoa buns, said Huang.
However, she noted that meals should be assessed “as a package”.
“For example, we always say white bread is bad. But if we pair this with a good-quality protein like eggs, then… an egg sandwich for breakfast is not all that bad,” said Huang.
On the other hand, if one is already having a floss bun, pairing it with a kopi sweetened with condensed milk would mean a “very high calorie” breakfast.