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Why You Should Be Eating Breakfast Every Day

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Tara Coleman
  • June 3, 2014
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Healthy-BreakfastWe’ve all heard before that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? What makes breakfast so important, and even more important than lunch or – my personal favorite – dinner?

The answer is simply that breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day. In the same way that starting your day in a bad mood can cause a dark cloud to hang over your head all day, starting your day with an unbalanced or even no breakfast can dictate how the rest of your day will go. Here are some examples:

Breakfast Can Help Control Your Calories

A small study of teenage boys was conducted in order to better understand the relationship between diet and obesity. The subjects were given breakfasts of equal caloric value , which had a low, medium, or high glycemic index. The boys were allowed to eat whatever they wanted for the rest of the day.

The study found that on the days the boys ate 81% more the rest of the day after eating breakfasts with a high glycemic index. So if you are trying to watch your weight, trade in the coffee and pastry for a high protein or high fiber alternative.

Breakfast Can Help Control Your Cravings

Do you find yourself feeling on track with your nutrition during the day, only to have uncontrollable cravings at night? A study out of the University of Missouri-Columbia found that participants saw less activity in the area of the brain responsible for controlling cravings during the evening on the days they ate a high protein breakfast. In other words, they had fewer cravings – and they also reported eating fewer high fat foods late at night. Next time you find yourself craving at night, add a little more protein to your breakfast the next day and see if those cravings disappear!

Breakfast Can Help Control Your Mood

When we don’t eat enough or go too long without eating our body responds by releasing stress hormones. One of those hormones is adrenaline, and it’s what makes you feel “angry” right before lunch or why things become more stressful late in the day. A change in your mood is sometimes a more reliable sign of hunger than a rumbling belly. So do your co-workers a favor and start your day right!

What Are Some Quick and Healthy Breakfast Recipes?

Although eating a balanced breakfast is important, it doesn’t have to be as extravagant as you may think. If you are in a hurry, start your day with a quick smoothie, or a hard-boiled egg and some fruit. The most important thing is that there is a good source of protein and a good source of fiber. For some more quick and easy ideas check out these 5 Breakfasts in 5 minutes or Less!

Article first appeared on totalgymdirect.com.

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  2. Hi Sissy – it’s different for everyone but I typically recommend getting something into you within an hour after waking…and coffee doesn’t count;)

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