Breakfast

In the Middle Ages the Church disapproved of eating breakfast. It was seen as gluttony. In the 13th century, the theologian Thomas Aquinas said it was sinful. Working people often had a snack of bread and cheese during the morning after a couple of hours of work. The old and infirm were also allowed some food in the morning. But having a meal when you woke up was sinful. Attitudes began to change in the 15th century. In the 16th century eating breakfast became common.