HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING BREAKFAST

A simple reminder to take care of yourself, and your morning routine.

Breakfast has a distinct effect on you than any other meal because the time between night and the next morning's meal is the longest your body goes without nourishment. Eating within two hours of waking can affect how you metabolize glucose throughout the day. Breakfast is a vital meal if you want to maintain your active lifestyle. Simply make sure you obtain your morning calories from a well-balanced meal. Making time to eat something nutritious at the start of your day can have a significant impact on your overall well-being.

Hydration and a healthy balanced meal are the key to kickstarting your day to its full capacity. Here are some key health benefits:

BETTER DIGESTION

Protein-packed breakfast, instead of a carbohydrate-heavy breakfast can benefit even more from improved digestion.

STRONGER BONES

Breakfast may be one of the best prevention for osteoporosis. Studies have shown that those who eat breakfast may be giving their bone health a lift. Most of the foods and beverages that are fortified with calcium are eaten in the morning, such as fortified orange juice, milk, and cereal.

IMPROVED ENERGY

Eating breakfast fuels your brain and your body and provides the glucose it needs to function properly and fight fatigue. If you don’t eat breakfast your energy will be noticeably diminished.

ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF VITAMINS, MINERALS & NUTRIENTS

Eating breakfast helps you start the day off right because it provides your body with essential vitamins and minerals (fuel).

IMPROVED CONCENTRATION + FOCUS

If you don’t have breakfast, you might find you feel a bit sluggish and struggle to focus on things. This is because your brain hasn’t received the energy (glucose) it needs to get going. Not eating breakfast affects your mental performance, including your attention, ability to concentrate and memory. This can make some tasks feel harder than they normally would.

My go to breakfast varies depending on the season, or how hungry I wake up. I start by drinking a glass of water with lemon, green tea, which is then followed by a black tea. I prepare myself a light bowl of greek yoghurt topped with honey, seasonal berries, and homemade granola. I like a little bit of everything; sweetness from the berries, tanginess from the yoghurt, and crunchiness from the granola.

Other healthy alternatives include: whole-wheat toast, oatmeal, fruits, eggs, chia pudding, smoothie, peanut butter.

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Michaela xo