The Benefits of a Nutritious Breakfast
March 1st, 2010
When your alarm clock is blaring, hitting that snooze button one or two more times sounds a lot more appealing than getting out of bed in time to make breakfast. Still, the first meal of the day is also the most important one, offering both short and long term benefits.
Eating breakfast:
- Gives your body more energy to get through the physical and mental demands of your day by replenishing your glucose levels, also known as blood sugar.
- Helps you lose or maintain your weight by decreasing your hunger, thus making you less likely to binge later on. Plus, you’ll be less inclined to chow down on unhealthy work food like chips from the vending machine.
- Reduces your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Statistically, people who eat breakfast are less likely to develop these conditions.
Generally, you want a protein-rich breakfast featuring foods like eggs and nuts. Combine these with whole-wheat toast, whole-grain cereal, and low-fat/nonfat milk or yogurt. Add berries (fresh or dried) for flavor.
Still reaching for that snooze button? You can guarantee yourself a quick — and healthy — breakfast by cooking hardboiled eggs the night before, or by stocking your workplace with breakfast-making materials.
