It turns out that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It makes sense. Most people go at least eight hours between dinner and breakfast. Your body uses fuel to keep functioning even while you sleep. If you don't eat again until noon or 1:00 pm , your body is in major energy deficit . Breakfast-skippers tend to experience lack of energy later in the day. Even with a good lunch, the body is not able to make up for the difference. They often complain of feeling sleepy and lethargic after lunch. Most people argue that they aren't hungry in the morning. Eat a good breakfast anyway and within 2 to 3 weeks you're body will adjust to your new regimen. Here are some excellent reasons to start the day off right.
- breakfast is linked to a lower body mass
- breakfast is shown to reduce a person's risk of obesity and insulin resistance
- breakfast is one of the few proven strategies to maintain long-term weight loss
- breakfast is shown to improve grades and behavior in school children
If traditional breakfast foods turn you off, try some non-traditional foods like leftover pizza, a microwaved potato with broccoli and low fat cheese, or a broiled English muffin topped with a slice of low fat cheese and a tomato slice.
Make your breakfast a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrate to get the maximum benefit. Try it, you might like it!
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