Tuesday 16 April 2013

Breakfast - the most effective way to kick-start your day


The saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” should not be taken lightly. Much research backs up this saying, and stresses the significance of not skipping breakfast. 
Woman asleep over breakfast
  By the time we wake up and get  
  ready to have breakfast, we
  technically have fasted overnight 
  while sleeping. So skipping breakfast
  adds to this fasting period, it may 
  disrupt blood glucose balance, and
  may result in lack of alertness and
  energy. Studies suggest that due to 
  this disruption in blood glucose, 
  breakfast skippers may develop a 
  higher tendency to over eat during the
  day, since they crave more unhealthy
  foods to give a quick-fix. 
  Consequently skipping breakfast may  
  also mean your body is playing catch up all day to try to make up for missing breakfast. Interestingly, some studies suggest that eating breakfast regularly may lead to improved mood, better memory, and may boost metabolism which may be beneficial for weight loss or management.
CoffeeNot only is eating breakfast important, but so is what you eat for breakfast. Consuming sugary pastries and a coffee is not the best breakfast option because these food items may upset your blood glucose balance.. Read more...

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