Do You Eat Breakfast?

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the the day, and here’s why.

If you deprive your body of food in the morning you may find that you feel tired, dizzy and have trouble concentrating. If you don’t eat anything in the morning, you will most likely find yourself craving something sweet to eat, as your body needs energy – NOW!

To compensate for no breakfast you may find yourself reaching for something very unhealthy, and you will be more likely to consume up to  twice as many calories than you would if you ate breakfast.

After a night’s sleep, your stomach is empty and requires fuel.  It makes sense that the best way to start the day is to energize and revitalize your body by eating a nutritious and healthy breakfast, that will keep you satisfied until lunch.

Our body needs a healthy breakfast packed full of vitamins and nutrients providing  us with energy and fuel for our brain.  The best types of foods to be eaten at breakfast are complex carbohydrates such as whole grains including oats, and 12 grain bread together with a small amount of fruit, yogurt and freshly squeezed juice.

These foods have a low GI (glycemic index), which means that they release glucose steadily and slowly into the bloodstream, unlike the unhealthier breakfast choices such as pastries. Foods with a low GI will keep you fuller for longer, preventing unhealthy snacking, and keep your energy levels steady while providing you with essential minerals and vitamins.

Many people like to consume some form of protein in the morning, as protein balances blood sugar levels and recent studies have also proven that concentration levels are enhanced if some form of protein is consumed during the breakfast meal.

The results are in and study after study proves that adults who eat breakfast in the morning perform better at work, have a healthier body weight and are more physically fit, so get eating!