How to use 'eat' and 'take' involving food

To use 'eat' and 'take' correctly, follow these guidelines:

1) Use 'take' for meals and medicines

e.g. I take my breakfast at 7.00 a.m.

Have you taken your medicine?

2) Use 'eat' for specific food.

e.g. I eat an apple a day.

I ate a cake all by myself.