You might not have believed your parents when they reminded you to eat breakfast every day because it was the “most important meal of the day.” Turns out, they weren’t actually lying to us.

Breakfast truly sets the tone for the rest of the day. Eating a well-balanced breakfast promotes weight maintenance and weight loss by maintaining blood glucose levels and your metabolism. Skipping breakfast tells your body that it needs to conserve calories rather than burn.

Your body won’t get the energy it needs for the day, which in turn affects mood and weight maintenance.

Advantages:

• Having a lower BMI (Body Mass Index)
• Consuming less fat
• Higher daily calcium intake
• Higher daily fiber intake
• Perform better (better memory and attention)

Examples of nutritious breakfast:

• Veggie Omelette, Fruit, Milk
• Eggs, Turkey Bacon, Fruit, Milk
• Toast with Almond/Peanut Butter & Banana, Milk
• Avocado Toast, Fruit, Milk

A common reason for skipping breakfast is time. However, below are a few suggestions so you won’t have an excuse anymore!

• Oatmeal with strawberries and almond butter
• High fiber cereal with fresh fruit, milk
• Protein bar, yogurt fruit
• Protein shake

The key to a well-balanced diet is planning, which starts in the morning. By following this routine, you’ll be able to control your calorie intake and feel much more energized throughout the day! Turns out breakfast really is “the most important meal of the day.”

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