Morning Meals Matter!

Is it because you are not hungry in the morning or you don’t have time? Or, is it because you think breakfast will make you hungry the rest of the day or because you think it will help you lose weight?

No matter what your reason is for skipping breakfast – there is a solution and yes, it is still important to start your day with a nutritious meal. Breakfast can be quick, satisfying and tasty with a preparation time of 10 minutes or less.

Also the American Dietetic Association says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Forty years of breakfast related studies show that jump starting the day with breakfast benefits everyone - children, teens and adults. Eating breakfast is very important for the brain and the body first thing in the morning.

Despite the healthful benefits, breakfast may be the meal that is most often neglected or skipped. Eating breakfast not only aids in weight management, it fuels the body to help provide energy, better concentration and problem-solving ability throughout the day. Breakfast is the first chance the body has to refuel its glucose levels, also known as blood sugar, after 8 to 12 hours without a meal or snack. Glucose is essential for the brain and is the main energy source. Blood glucose also helps fuel the muscles needed for physical activity throughout the day.

Breakfast is also very important for weight loss and weight management. It helps curb your hunger and prevent binge eating later in the day. Breakfast is important to manage your weight and potentially lose weight by eating less calories throughout the day."

The people who eat breakfast regularly are most likely to be among the healthiest people you will ever meet! They have more energy, think more clearly and are less likely to battle weight problems than people who skip a morning meal, according to researchers. People who eat breakfast may even live longer!

But not all breakfasts are good for you. High-sugar meals can leave you yearning for a nap by mid-morning, and fat-laden egg-and-bacon breakfasts can lead to over-eating at lunchtime. A balanced breakfast - one that will satisfy your body's nutrients needs - provides a healthy dose of high-fiber carbohydrates (like fruit, oatmeal or other whole grains), good-for-you proteins (like peanut butter or yogurt) and unsaturated fats from foods like nuts and wheat germ.

Bring a little variety to your morning meals and prepare for example small whole wheat bagel with light cream cheese and banana, whole grain toaster waffle with peanut butter and all-fruit jam or berry-mango smoothie...

For other healthy breakfast recipes look at:
http://www.bellybytes.com/recipe/breakfast/index.html

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