Many people skip breakfast for a variety of reasons. They aren't hungry in the mornings, they're in too much of a hurry, or they simply think they need to save up space/calories, etc for what they eat the rest of the day. Breakfast is actually the most important meal of the day (and not just because your mother told you so :) ). In an article on Web MD, having breakfast every morning can help you lose weight, kick-start your metabolism for the day, and keep you from snacking and overeating later on in the day. Take a look at this quote from the article: "Eating early in the day keeps us from "starvation eating" later on. But it also jump-starts your metabolism, says Elisabetta Politi, RD, MPH, nutrition manager for the Duke Diet & Fitness Center at Duke University Medical School. "When you don't eat breakfast, you're actually fasting for 15 to 20 hours, so you're not producing the enzymes needed to metabolize fat to lose weight."" It's also important to give yourself the right kind of breakfast. If you eat a bagel or high-refined sugar cereal, you're going to be prone to feeling hungry quicker and experience and crash in energy mid-morning. Try a cup of oatmeal, 1/2 cup of milk or milk substitute (almond milk and coconut milk are excellent substitutes), and add as many types of fruit as possible. Also add either almond butter or a form of nuts for protein. The combination of protein, high fiber from these whole grains and fruit will keep you satisfied longer. Have a difficult time eating in the morning? Make a smoothie. Use 8oz of milk or your favorite milk substitute, 2-3 kinds of fruit (using frozen unsweetened fruit instead of ice cubes will make your smoothie frothy and thick plus add flavor), honey to sweeten it and almond butter for protein. To add more flavor add a mixture of unsweetened coco powder and cinnamon. Want to read the rest of the web md article? Follow the link below.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/lose-weight-eat-breakfast
No comments:
Post a Comment