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You can give a kick start to your day, only as and when you have a healthy breakfast in the morning. It is the first meal that your body intakes after long hours of the night. Thus, it becomes essential to have at least something for breakfast.
So here are a few good reasons by GoNirog Healthcare as to why you should never ever afford to skip the first meal of your day:
- Those who eat regular breakfast are pretty much healthier than those who do not.
After an overnight fast, breakfast provides the brain and body, all the fuel that it needs to function well. Most of the items that we generally include in our breakfast are a good source of nutrients like vitamins, minerals and calcium. - Consuming breakfast daily, and on time is a good practice for a healthy heart.
Eating on time and skipping meals has a lot to do with rise and fall in blood sugar and insulin levels. Having a proper eating schedule helps the heart to function the way it should be functioning. - Makes you feeling full which means it saves you from consuming all the junk food which comes in the form of fries and burgers.
Research show that those who eat their breakfast on time are less likely to gain weight and are within the range of their ideal body weight. - Keeps you active throughout the day.
It is the first meal that you have on an empty stomach, Thus, it energizes your slowed down system and boosts metabolism. - Improves concentration. Makes your brain sharp and alert.
When you have your tummy filled with healthy food the feeling of being hungry doesn’t bother you thereby letting you focus on other things.
WHEN TO EAT BREAKFAST?
The ideal time to have your breakfast is within two hours after you wake up. If eating a heavy meal right after getting up, makes you feel uneasy, try having light snacks between regular intervals.
WHAT TO EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
Altogether you may try a different breakfast meal daily to add variety.
Fruits, nuts, bread and butter, a whole glass of milk or juice, oats, cornflakes, omelet, whole wheat cereal, veg sandwiches, poha, idli, parathas, dhoklas all are a good source to give a healthy and yummy start to your day.
So now you know, why breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day!