As we always hear it, breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day. But, many people overlook the importance of breakfast to our system. Some people opt to go to work with empty stomach. Some take breakfast by drinking a cup of hot coffee only. Others just buy some burgers or hash browns in fast food chains. With our busy lifestyle, breakfast can only interlude in our scheduled activities for the day.
Aside from hectic schedule that even eating breakfast can’t fit into, there are also other reasons why most people don’t appreciate the importance of taking breakfast every day. Admit it or not, we prefer to sleep a little later than preparing breakfast. With this, we believe that taking brunch, which is a combination breakfast and lunch is a better option. Sometimes, we need to rush, get the kids off to school or simply forget to take breakfast. Another reason which is common to dieters is the belief that skipping breakfast can lose weight quickly.
For all you know, when morning comes our digestive system has already finished digesting whatever we ate last night. If at 7 a.m. we haven’t taken our breakfast yet, then our stomach has been empty for the last 11 hours after the last meal. Even when it’s empty, the stomach muscles still continues to work as it is involuntary. Then, try to imagine, what would it digest? Well, it’s nothing else but your stomach lining. Worst, with an empty stomach till afternoon, it will surely backfire on us.
As we sleep, the body passes through a period of starvation for almost 12 hours. After this period, the body needs to refuel in order to compensate this. Therefore, taking breakfast halts the starvation period. It’s a vital activity before starting your hectic day. Breakfast fuels up the energy and sustains us for the activities of the day. Full breakfast is even recommended for those who are engaged in more physical activity.
If you are on a weight loss program, skipping breakfast is definitely a no-no. In fact, it is required to eat breakfast so as to avoid overeating at lunch. Lack of breakfast will only inhibit hunger pains which may lead to uncontrolled cravings that might lead to weight gain. It kicks up metabolism process to a higher level, too. Breakfast every morning will help avoid fatigue, headache, sluggishness and nausea. It also boosts mental alertness and increases the energy needed for the day.
Similarly, we can also take breakfast as a great chance for losing more weight. Aside from all the mentioned above, breakfast can also lose more weight when foods are healthy and organic. It’s necessary that during breakfast foods are balanced which simply means that there should be carbohydrate, protein, fiber and no fat.
Some foods to enjoy every morning include whole wheat bread, organic eggs, tea, cereals and fruit slices or juices which are simple yet sumptuous for a great start. It is necessary to keep track with the foods you eat. It helps you evaluate the foods you have taken and later on make some adjustment by adding variations. It’s also important to prefer less refined foods because it contains more nutrients. Furthermore, avoid taking those pre-processed food and instant food because they have higher sodium content.
When losing weight, breakfast is considered as one of the secret methods to continue weight loss. Skipping your breakfast may only lead to becoming overweight.
Ludovic Beraud
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