To Eat or To Not Eat Breakfast?
The million dollar question that has had us all wracking our brains at one point or another…
I think both ways are beneficial for the body, but here are my 6 reasons on why I choose to incorporate breakfast in my daily routine!
1. Breakfast encourages healthier eating
Breakfast helps you reach your daily recommended servings of fruit and vegetables. Those who eat breakfast also tend to consume more whole grains than those who skip the meal. Breakfast also fills your stomach, helping you to avoid overeating and snacking later in the day.
2. Breakfast balances blood sugar levels
Eating in the morning helps your body better break down glucose, also called blood sugar. In fact, you can avoid glucose fluctuations throughout the day by eating fruit, grains, and lean protein within two hours of waking.
3. Breakfast kickstarts your metabolism
Breakfast jump-starts your metabolism in the morning. Getting your metabolism working early helps burn calories throughout the day. Skipping breakfast tells your body to conserve, rather than burn, extra calories.
4. Breakfast boosts energy levels
Breakfast energizes the body. People who eat breakfast show an increase in physical activity throughout their mornings than people who skip it. Activity helps prevent weight gain and fatigue.
5. Breakfast promotes heart health
People who skip breakfast tend to gain extra weight, according to studies. Weight gain contributes to high cholesterol and high blood pressure, which can contribute to heart disease.
Of course, what you eat matters as much as when you eat. Make sure you consume healthy grains, proteins, and fruits and vegetables.
6. Breakfast stimulates the brain
Eating breakfast can actually give you a mental edge. Stable glucose levels can help your ability to focus, reason, and process information.
