September 28, 2010

Why is Breakfast so Important?

Did you know that eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss?

Eating breakfast decreases your hunger later in the day making it easier to avoid overeating. When you skip breakfast, you may feel very hungry later and be tempted to eat an unhealthy snack (chips, candy, etc). When you skip breakfast, your body goes into fasting mode, this can increase your body's insulin response which in turn increases fat storage and weight gain. Skipping breakfast actually increases your risk of obesity.

People who eat breakfast on a regular tend to eat healthier and more nutritious. Eating breakfast gives you energy which will increase your physical activity during the day. A healthy breakfast refuels your body and replenishes the glycogen stores that supply blood sugar (glucose). Missing breakfast is linked with reduced physical activity.

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