We have all heard the saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the Day" ...I have always believed that (and still do) maybe just because my body says "I AM HUNGRY" when I get up. Researching this was interesting because I wanted to find out why. Will (my son) and the creator of this site for those who don't know that...because I am the proud mom, okay back to the topic! He has to be up for at least an hour before he would even consider eating. Face it some of us just are not morning people.
Actually, eating breakfast may be good for losing weight. After fasting all night, breakfast can kick-start your energy level. If you choose healthful, slow-burning foods, like whole grains and fruits, you should be able to control your appetite until midday. Overeating throughout the day is also less likely. Studies show that people who skip breakfast tend to make up for the calories later in the day, often with unhealthy, high-fat and high-calorie convenience foods.
Breakfast skippers tend to eat more food than usual at the next meal or nibble on high-calorie snacks to stave off hunger. Several studies suggest that people tend to accumulate more body fat when they eat fewer, larger meals than when they eat the same number of calories in smaller, more frequent meals. Breakfast eaters have a lower BMI and tend to make good dietary choices the rest of the day.
Stay away from high sugar items for breakfast, watch the sugar levels in your cereal. There are many grab n go items for breakfast if you just to busy hustling to get off to work. Try low fat yogurt w/nuts or raisins, Whole wheat toast with a little peanut butter and banana slices, homemade bran or fruit and nut muffins, made on the weekend and frozen. I have a breakfast cookie recipe (those freeze well too) But my favorite is always eggs!! Love to have them so many ways, the family favorite is the breakfast burrito, that recipe is posted. But, another suggestion is boil eggs even for the week and have some fruits or nuts.
Remember, fuel your body in the morning, eat breakfast and see your energy level change!
Actually, eating breakfast may be good for losing weight. After fasting all night, breakfast can kick-start your energy level. If you choose healthful, slow-burning foods, like whole grains and fruits, you should be able to control your appetite until midday. Overeating throughout the day is also less likely. Studies show that people who skip breakfast tend to make up for the calories later in the day, often with unhealthy, high-fat and high-calorie convenience foods.
Breakfast skippers tend to eat more food than usual at the next meal or nibble on high-calorie snacks to stave off hunger. Several studies suggest that people tend to accumulate more body fat when they eat fewer, larger meals than when they eat the same number of calories in smaller, more frequent meals. Breakfast eaters have a lower BMI and tend to make good dietary choices the rest of the day.
Stay away from high sugar items for breakfast, watch the sugar levels in your cereal. There are many grab n go items for breakfast if you just to busy hustling to get off to work. Try low fat yogurt w/nuts or raisins, Whole wheat toast with a little peanut butter and banana slices, homemade bran or fruit and nut muffins, made on the weekend and frozen. I have a breakfast cookie recipe (those freeze well too) But my favorite is always eggs!! Love to have them so many ways, the family favorite is the breakfast burrito, that recipe is posted. But, another suggestion is boil eggs even for the week and have some fruits or nuts.
Remember, fuel your body in the morning, eat breakfast and see your energy level change!
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