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Having nutritious breakfast is one of the greatest ways to start the day. But in the modern times a tasty breakfast is very difficult to be found your kitchen table. Rushed morning routines, trying to lose weight, and lack of appetite early in the morning are all reasons people skip breakfast. Nevertheless, mounting evidence supports the idea that breakfast may indeed be the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast Benefits Studies that has examined the eating habits suggest that the regular consumption of breakfast can:
- Reduce risk of obesity and high cholesterol
- Decrease insulin resistance (a condition that increases risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease)
- Improve performance on memory-related tasks
- Minimize impulsive snacking and overeating at other meals
- Increase intake of essential nutrients that are rarely replenished by other meals of the day
- Enhance school performance in children and young adults
- Quality Counts
Before reaching for that doughnut or pastry, keep in mind that what you choose for breakfast is just as important as eating breakfast. Think of breakfast as the perfect opportunity to start accumulating the minimum five servings of fruits and vegetables and three servings of whole grains recommended for optimal health. Furthermore,dieticians recommend that adults consume 21 to 38 grams of fibre per day. This presents quite a challenge for those choosing low-fibre breakfast options or for those skipping breakfast altogether. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds are the best sources of dietary fibre. High-fibre foods have the added benefit of warding off mid-morning snack attacks by creating a feeling of fullness. Adding some protein such as low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry, egg or egg substitute, seafood can also aid in suppressing hunger.
Breakfast is one of the monotonous meals of the day, but with a little creativity, the first meal of the day can be one of the best. Variety can beat breakfast boredom, so don't be afraid to include some unorthodox breakfast foods for a change of pace. Additionally, if you have abandoned breakfast due to a busy lifestyle, some of these breakfast ideas can be packed up and taken along for a delicious grab-and-go breakfast treat.
