Breakfast is usually known as “the most important meal of the day.” However, people still make excuses as to why they don’t eat breakfast. This phrase is not just an empty saying. There are several reasons as to why people should commit to eating in the morning. 

Brain Power

Eating a good breakfast allows people to have good focus throughout the day. Glucose feeds the brain to have the ability to concentrate. It is important to properly feed yourself in the morning to focus on early morning tasks at school or work. Eating in the morning also improves your mood by producing the hormone serotonin.

Control Appetite

Eating breakfast can reduce hunger throughout the day. Skipping breakfast may tempt a person to snack or eat a larger meal later in the day because they feel starving. Doing this regularly could lead to unwanted weight gain. 

Stronger Body

People who eat breakfast typically have stronger bones, healthier hearts and better metabolisms. Eating in the morning boosts the metabolism by restoring glycogen levels, allowing you to burn more calories throughout the day. It is important to incorporate vitamin D and calcium in your breakfast as it helps maintain bone strength. Also, people who consume breakfast are less likely to snack on unhealthy foods later in the day, decreasing bad cholesterol and fats, improving the health of the heart. 

Reduce Illness

Choosing to eat in the morning can decrease the risk of obesity or type two diabetes. This is because you are more likely to make better food choices throughout the day after eating a good meal in the morning.

How to Make Breakfast a Priority

Even if you do not wake up hungry or do not have “time” to make breakfast, it is still important to find a way to fuel yourself in the morning. Finding appetizing and satisfying options can take several tries. Eating something small that is packed with nutrients is a great option for an easy, on-the-go breakfast. You can make pre prepared foods for breakfast such as low-fat yogurt with low-sugar granola. Finding food options with high fiber, protein, a variety of vitamins and nutrients, and whole grains can set your day off to a great start. 

By Annie Clark