Benefits of having Breakfast

According to several studies and researches, your mum was probably right when she said “don’t skip breakfast”. Experts say that breakfast boosts your metabolism and kicks your life into high gear, so here’s why you should indulge in your first meal of the day:

1. Less over-eating: people who skip breakfast are more likely to develop food cravings faster than those who don’t. Such frequent cravings and munchies can cause irregularities in blood sugar level and weight fluctuations.

2. Less belly fat: having breakfast will help you consume less junk food like candies and soda and so reducing amount of belly fat and preventing weight gain.

3. Stronger brain: having breakfast enhances the brains cognitive skills, from improved memory to higher concentration to even increased alertness.

4. Stronger body: A high-protein morning breakfast, will give you energy throughout the day. It refuels your body and glycogen stores that supply your muscles with immediate energy.

5. Faster metabolism: several studies show that eating less actually causes weight gain due to fewer signals sent to the brain to burn fuel, therefore the body goes into “lockdown” mode and burns fewer calories.

--> 6. Better nutrition: according to the Canadian Food Guide, adult women need at least 7 servings of fruit and vegetables, six servings of cereal and bread, two servings of dairy, and two servings of meat or alternatives. Packing all these in just two meals is quiet impossible. Having breakfast will help you get the nutrition you need, spread across the course of a day.

7. Encourage your kids: according to a Finnish study, kids who skip breakfast most likely have parents that do too. Having breakfast together in the morning will encourage your kids to do the same and so creating healthier, stronger kids.

8. Say no to diabetes: studies showed that people who have breakfast are 32% less likely to develop diabetes at an older age