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Breakfast - Why is it the Most Important Meal of the Day?

7/27/2011

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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!

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Breakfast: Really the most Important meal of the day?

6/17/2011

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Eating breakfast reduces your hunger later in the day, making it easier to avoid overeating. When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix, such as candy from the vending machine. In addition, prolonged fasting.. which occurs when you skip breakfast can increase your body's insulin response, which in turn increases fat storage and weight gain. In fact, skipping breakfast actually increases your risk of obesity. 

Eating breakfast gets you on track to make healthy choices all day. People who eat breakfast regularly tend to eat a healthier diet — one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. When you skip breakfast, you're more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day too. 

Eating breakfast gives you energy, increasing your physical activity during the day. A healthy breakfast refuels your body and replenishes the glycogen stores that supply blood sugar. Skipping breakfast is associated with decreased physical activity. 

Unfortunately, more Americans are skipping breakfast. Whether you're trying to save time or cut calories — you may want to reconsider, especially controlling your weight. Bottom Line: It really is the most important meal of the day! Start yours out right

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