Healthy People Eat Breakfast Foods
Growing up, I was always told it was important to start the day with a good breakfast. While that rule was not always followed, it seems that today it's incredibly more common for people to skip breakfast. Being always on the go, most don't realize they're being unhealthy.
There are those that don't like to eat at the start of the day, others that don't feel like they have the time and many just want to sleep in a few more minutes. Whatever the reason, it is important to note that there are more good reasons to get that first meal than to pass on it.
Skipping breakfast leaves your stomach empty and with all you have to get done before lunch, chances are you are going to grab some sugary snack or two to get you by. Your body needs vitamins, minerals and energy to do its job. If you don't take care of it first thing then it is more difficult to fit it in after you get started with all the other demands on your time.
By consuming good food at the start of your day you are able to help you body not worry about nutrition and you can now focus other things. You will have improved concentration and memory. Your cravings for sweets and quick unhealthy snacks will be reduced which not only helps you focus, but helps control that waistline too.
A balanced breakfast has whole grains, low-fat protein, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables. Just think, if you ate a hard-boiled egg, a whole-wheat pancake, some fruit, and a glass of skim milk, you'd have a great start to your day. If you just take a little time to think about it, you'll find its not much trouble at all to find healthy breakfast foods you enjoy and take only moments to prepare.
Avoid sugary cereals, they have very little nutritional value and do more harm than good. Try something hardier that will provide more than just a sugar rush. A real basic guideline for cereal would be at least 3 grams of fiber, 13 grams or less of sugar, and less than 120 calories per serving.
In addition to finding the right breakfast foods, make breakfast a habit. Realizing the benefits of eating breakfast will take a little time to notice, but if you stick to it you will find that the habit of a healthy breakfast will help you be healthy in other areas of your life.
So, give it a try. Wake up a little earlier if you must and think about what you eat. Perhaps a little planning before you go to bed might help for the next morning. Do not fear gaining weight. You'll likely find that the extra energy you have and the fewer unhealthy snacks you consequently consume will result in a better ability to control your weight. Give it some time to formulate as a habit and you will really start to realize how healthy you really can be. - 17269
There are those that don't like to eat at the start of the day, others that don't feel like they have the time and many just want to sleep in a few more minutes. Whatever the reason, it is important to note that there are more good reasons to get that first meal than to pass on it.
Skipping breakfast leaves your stomach empty and with all you have to get done before lunch, chances are you are going to grab some sugary snack or two to get you by. Your body needs vitamins, minerals and energy to do its job. If you don't take care of it first thing then it is more difficult to fit it in after you get started with all the other demands on your time.
By consuming good food at the start of your day you are able to help you body not worry about nutrition and you can now focus other things. You will have improved concentration and memory. Your cravings for sweets and quick unhealthy snacks will be reduced which not only helps you focus, but helps control that waistline too.
A balanced breakfast has whole grains, low-fat protein, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables. Just think, if you ate a hard-boiled egg, a whole-wheat pancake, some fruit, and a glass of skim milk, you'd have a great start to your day. If you just take a little time to think about it, you'll find its not much trouble at all to find healthy breakfast foods you enjoy and take only moments to prepare.
Avoid sugary cereals, they have very little nutritional value and do more harm than good. Try something hardier that will provide more than just a sugar rush. A real basic guideline for cereal would be at least 3 grams of fiber, 13 grams or less of sugar, and less than 120 calories per serving.
In addition to finding the right breakfast foods, make breakfast a habit. Realizing the benefits of eating breakfast will take a little time to notice, but if you stick to it you will find that the habit of a healthy breakfast will help you be healthy in other areas of your life.
So, give it a try. Wake up a little earlier if you must and think about what you eat. Perhaps a little planning before you go to bed might help for the next morning. Do not fear gaining weight. You'll likely find that the extra energy you have and the fewer unhealthy snacks you consequently consume will result in a better ability to control your weight. Give it some time to formulate as a habit and you will really start to realize how healthy you really can be. - 17269
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