Everyone’s been there. You’re in a rush with so many things to do and trying to get out the door on time. So what do we do? Skip breakfast. Sadly, this is an all-to-common occurrence. It seems to be the most overlooked meal of the day, which is not a good thing considering it is also the most important meal of the day. Eating a healthy breakfast really sets the tone of the day as far as your eating goes. If you don’t eat breakfast or eat too little then you’re likely to snack before lunchtime or overindulge at lunch.
You shouldn’t trick yourself into thinking that by skipping breakfast you will be helping yourself lose weight. Studies have shown that eating breakfast is important in maintaining a healthy weight. When you eat breakfast you are jump-starting your metabolism - getting your body ready to burn fat and calories for the day.
Here are just some of the benefits of eating a health breakfast:
- More energy for the day
- More complete diet: you will be consuming more vitamins and minerals that your body needs
- Lower cholesterol levels
- Better productivity, especially in the morning
- Control your weight: You will be less likely to snack mid morning or eat a heavier lunch if you had eaten a healthy breakfast
Eating a healthy breakfast has benefits for yourself as well as your children. According to the American Dietetic Association, children who eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on the playground, with better concentration, problem-solving skills, and hand-eye coordination.
Stay tuned for some healthy breakfast ideas!
The Shrinking Team
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