We’ve all known for some time that breakfast is an integral part of the day. Now research has shown that, regardless of physical activity, eating high fiber cereal in the morning at least three times a week leads to having a lower body mass index. This study followed 2,300 teenage girls over ten years, and was conducted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in the US.
One reason people skip breakfast is because they are trying to reduce their overall calorie intake. Whilst it’s important not to eat too many excess calories, having breakfast, even if it’s a simple smoothie, or a couple of pieces of fruit, will reduce the urge to snack on chocolate or other unhealthy options, as well as improving your performance at work and reducing fatigue. Sometimes it’s not just the overall calorie intake, but the types of foods we eat as well. Grab a couple of carrots instead of some toast – not only will you be getting fiber, but the phytochemicals such as carotene and other vitamins will help you get the most out of your body and your day. And if you’re a bit disorganized with buying fruit and vegetables, visit the local fruit street vendor on the way to your local coffee shop before work. It beats a muffin nutritionally.
Physiologically, having breakfast will in fact boost your metabolism. And it’s certainly a cheaper way to do that than investing in a bottle of diet pills.