What is considered a full breakfast? A global guide to the world's heartiest meals
                                
                                
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                                Dating back to the 13th century, a substantial morning meal was a display of hospitality and wealth among the English gentry. Today, what is considered a full breakfast has evolved far beyond its Anglo-Saxon roots, representing a hearty start to the day that varies dramatically from one region to the next.