Don’t Fast at Breakfast
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A new study just recently released reaffirmed what we already know: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
The five-year study by a Cambridge hospital followed nearly 7,000 people and found that those who ate breakfast generally put on the least amount of weight even though they ate more food during the course of the day. The researchers showed that people who did not eat substantial breakfasts tended to store more fat between lunch and dinner. Over a five year period, those who ate breakfast gained less weight than those who did not, despite the fact that their overall daily calorie intake was higher.
This is just the latest study to confirm that eating in the early morning is essential for good health. A 2003 study showed that eating a substantial breakfast lowers the risk of heart attack and diabetes.
Shockingly, despite the conclusive body of evidence, a majority of North Americans admit that they do NOT eat breakfast every morning. We know it’s sometimes very hard for moms, who are struggling to feed their kids, get ready for work or the day, and get themselves dressed, to make time to think about their own breakfast. Why not enjoy sitting down with your kids for this meal and gearing up for the day together?
Here are some ideas that don’t take time to make but do keep you feeling satisfied until a small morning snack. Try a low-sugar whole grain cereal with fruit and yogurt; a soft-boiled egg with whole wheat toast spears; or a protein-packed shake with tofu, yogurt, honey, and frozen fruit all mixed in a blender.
If you are struggling to make time for breakfast, set your alarm 10 minutes earlier and make it a priority. Study after study shows that this is a choice you should make for your health.
Cheers,
Andrea Page
