They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And that’s true. There are few things more fulfilling or promising for our health than enjoying a big breakfast.
Of course, there are some of us who don’t feel exactly hungry as soon as they get out of bed (especially if we have to wake up very early and all we can think of is sleep and more sleep). Yes, we would actually trade it for a few more minutes of sleep. Been there, done that.
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But there are also people who simply choose to skip it for different reasons. Maybe they’re not fans of eating in the morning, or they just grab a coffee on their way to work.
Health experts tell us over and over again how skipping breakfast can have a negative impact on our health.
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New research tells us that more and more people are skipping breakfast these days, especially teens.
And this translates into obesity. How so?
Well, when we skip such an important meal, we will crave all sorts of foods and sweets later in the day, to make up for that morning loss.
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The same study says that eating a good breakfast, especially one rich in protein will lower your food cravings later in the day. You could try eggs, any type of nuts and seeds, yogurt or milk.
This is how it works: when we eat, the reward center is activated and there’s a boost in dopamine, a neurotransmitter. When we don’t get that in the morning, when the digestion process is much easier than in the evening, our health suffers.
So start your day with a big breakfast! And share this!
