Three Things You NEVER Knew About Breakfast By Kevin DiDonato MS, CSCS, CES Do you often race out the door - late for work,the gym,or wherever –without eating breakfast? By mid-morning,do you find your energy levels are ZAPPED and you feel you have nothing left to give? Do you end up eating something mid-morning (after you forget breakfast) only to find yourself STARVING later –then overeating when you do finally eat? Are you tired of the energy rollercoaster associated with skipping breakfast? By now,you’ve probably heard that breakfast is the meal of champions –and more importantly –the most IMPORTANT meal of the day. And rightly so! Breakfast provides your body with things that you shouldn’t go without… Why Breakfast Is Important Before we get into specifics,there are a few things you should know about your body. First,when you go to sleep,your body goes through the complicated process of repairing and refreshing the cells in your body. Although it uses few calories,your body does process nutrients in order to do this vital job. Now,when you wake up in the morning,your blood sugar levels may be lower than you would typically expect. And this could lead to hunger,shakiness,and other common symptoms associated with low blood sugar. If you were to eat breakfast,you would naturally be replenishing your body with the fuel it needs to start your day off right. But if you don’t eat breakfast,then you may find sluggishness,tiredness,and,of course,hunger throughout the morning or until you eat again. So really,what does breakfast do for you? 1. Breakfast is Good for Metabolism Eating something first thing in the morning is great for boosting your metabolism. If you eat the right types of food that is! Including foods like lean proteins (eggs are PERFECT for this),fruits,vegetables, and healthy fats,all require your body to expend some energy breaking it down. And when it comes to fiber,your body tries very hard to break it down (although it pretty much can’t),therefore you end up burning more. Besides that,eating a healthy breakfast keeps you full,satisfied,and hunger-free until your mid-morning snack time comes around. But be warned,skip your mid-morning snack and you may find yourself back on the sugar rollercoaster,with periods of high and low blood sugar levels. 2. Breakfast Helps Your Body Repair Itself Similar to what happens during sleep,your body is constantly changing, replacing,and repairing damaged cells. Breakfast provides the essential nutrients your body needs in order repair and replenish your cells from lost nutrients and the building blocks your body needs for optimal health. Also,when your body is refreshed and replenished,you may able to perform at peak levels –opposed to slow,sluggish,and tired levels. 3. Breakfast Prevents Diseases Now,this falls right in line with the fact that breakfast helps boost your metabolism. With a higher metabolism,your body is more apt to burn calories,therefore helping you to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Plus,losing weight and maintaining weight are great for reducing your risk for heart disease,diabetes,and even cancer. Now,isn’t THAT a pretty good reason to invest in eating breakfast! Now,what happens if you skip out on breakfast? Well,here’s the answer to that: • You put stress on your body • Weight gain • Poor attention and concentration • Fatigue • Hunger • Decreased productivity (at work or school) • And much,much more! The take home message: EAT A REGULAR BREAKFAST –EVERYDAY –IN ORDER TO LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP YOUR ENERGY LEVELS PEAKED Now,it’s very important to make sure you have a well-balanced breakfast. One that includes fiber,proteins,carbs (both complex and simple),and essential fats is what makes up a well-balanced,energy-INCREASING breakfast! Click Here To S
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:20:50 +0000
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