Nutrition Matters: What Goes into Saylani's Breakfast Menu and Why It's Important

Food is one of the most important needs of humans, and humans can't survive without it. Yet, millions of people in Pakistan start their day without any food, which is one of the most important meals of the day, due to a lack of basic resources, poverty, unemployment, or displacement. Knowing all of this, Saylani Welfare has recognized it as one of the hardships that millions of people in Pakistan face and made it their own duty to help these people. That's why one of the main missions of Saylani Welfare International Trust is to provide food security for these people.

Among the many initiatives of Saylani, they have one of the most important initiatives of the Saylani free breakfast program. This program stands as a transforming food donation for the lives of many laborers, travelers, students, widows, senior citizens, and anyone who cannot afford breakfast. The real strength of Saylani is not just in Saylani morning meals but in providing fresh, nutritionally balanced, filling, hygienic, and energy-rich food recommended by nutritionists to keep these people productive and energized all day long. Proper diet plans are given by nutritionists to improve the health of these people, and Saylani is not the only one to provide meals; other non-governmental organization in Pakistan non-profit organizations in Pakistan also provide healthy meals in different areas of Pakistan where Saylani might not be able to reach due to different limitations. But Saylani can even overcome those problems with your donations and volunteer work.

The program was started with the simple mission that “ no person should start their day hungry,” as breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping it for any reason can lead to serious consequences both in the short and long term.

In urban areas of Pakistan, thousands of daily wage workers head to their jobs without having breakfast. Many students also skip their first meal of the day. Elderly and widows living alone are not able to prepare these meals for themselves. This is where non-profit organizations in Pakistan play an important role by providing breakfast meals to these people. These people get to have proper breakfast with the help of yourfood donation.

Saylani breakfast program offers daily, reliable access to nutrient-rich, hygienic, and healthy food. Everyone gets a dignified dining experience without any discrimination. A healthy approach is used to feed these people instead of just feeding them anything. It is also a support for mental focus, physical strength, and emotional well-being of these people. It is a lifeline for these people as it eases a lot of things for them.

Breakfast is one of the main and most important meals of the day. It is important because it replenishes glucose and boosts energy, increases alertness, starts your metabolism, and helps you burn calories, and it also provides all the nutrients that are missed by skipping any other meal of the day. Having a nutritious breakfast can lead to improved concentration, better appetite control, and a reduced risk of health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, not having breakfast can lead to short-term issues like low energy, brain fog, irritability, and cravings for unhealthy foods, while long-term skipping can cause bigger issues like weight gain, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and serious heart disease. It also disrupts personal metabolism, blood sugar, and circadian rhythms, which might also lead to making your mood negative and cause you to overreact even to small things, affect cognitive function, and overall metabolic health.

The Saylani Breakfast menu is carefully selected with the help of a nutritionist, with high nutrients, affordability, and energy value in mind. Its menu may vary according to the region, seasons, and days. Some of the regular items include Suji ka halwa (Semolina/Suji sweet dish), puri or chapati, Aloo Tarkari (Potato Curry), Chana/Chickpea Curry, Tea (Chai), and seasonal additions ( Boiled eggs in winter, Bananas or other fruits, Milk for children, or Dates, etc).

This Saylani free breakfast program produces long-term social and economic benefits by reducing food insecurity, as many people get to have a daily breakfast. It also supports education as students get to have breakfast, which improves learning and reduces dropouts. It boosts economic productivity as labor gets to eat energetic food, which gives them energy to work all day long. Lastly, it also promotes social dignity as they get to dine in an environment without any discrimination, which also provides them with a little bit of confidence.