Breakfast cereal other grains and yellow peas could be used. In many modern cultures, porridge is still eaten as a breakfast dish. North American Indians had found a way to make ground corn palatable, later called "grits" (from the Old English word "grytt", meaning coarse meal) and "hominy". While this became a staple in the southern U.S., grits never gained a hold in the northern states. Food reformers in the 19th century called for cutting back on excessive meat consumption at breakfast. They explored numerous vegetarian alternatives. Late in the century, the Seventh-day Adventists based in Michigan made these food reforms part
Breakfast variation is the breakfast burrito, which originates from Southwestern and Tex-Mex cuisines. In Argentina, breakfast is simple: tostadas or medialunas, usually served with coffee and orange juice. Breakfast in Brazil tends to be lighter as "Brazilians consider lunch to be a more important meal". It is called "Café da Manhã" in Portuguese, which translates to “morning coffee”, and consists of a combination of bread, fruits, cheese, cereal, "pão de queijo", cakes, coffee, milk, and fruit juice. Regional differences also exist. Breakfast Breakfast is typically the first meal of a day. The word in English refers to breaking the fasting period