Breakfast, not only is it the earliest meal of the day it’s also the most important. For many people, especially college students, breakfast is more of an afterthought in the morning rather than a priority. But studies have proven that breakfast is essential to maintaining not only a healthy weight but also a healthy life style. Why? You may be asking. Breakfast stops the night long fast that your body is in when you sleep, this rush of food helps kick start your metabolism, which in return provides your body with energy and nutrients for the day’s activities.
However, before you reach for your morning doughnut keep in mind that not all breakfast foods are created equally. While pastries, doughnuts, and double lattes may seem like quick fixes in the morning these sugar high foods will not provide your body with the nutrients necessary to sustain you throughout the day, but will rather cause sugar highs and crashing later in the day.
Choose slow burning foods such as whole grains and fruits to help control your appetite until midday. This will prevent snaking on high sugar and high calorie convenient foods. Also keep in mind, breakfast is a great time to fulfill your daily requirements for fruits and vegetables through fresh cut fruits, or veggies thrown into an omelet.
Quick fixes for on the go:
- Whole wheat toast with peanut butter
- Bran, fruit, or nut muffins
- Low-fat yogurt parfait with fruit, cereal, or nuts
- Smoothies made with low-fat yogurt and fresh fruits
- Quick-cooking oatmeal or whole grain cereals
- Whole grain bagel with low-fat cream cheese
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ReplyDeleteTwo quick observations: (1) Proof before you post. I deduct a point per error.(2) If you're going to make a statement like "studies prove," link out to the source.
Over all, off to a good start!
Dr C