This time of year it is hard to not be rushing around. But no matter how much I have to do, I ALWAYS eat breakfast. I don’t eat a huge Henry VIII breakfast, but I always put some “fuel” in my body before I start my day. I use the analogy that you would never expect your car to run without a tank of gas so how could you go without your “tank” full? Like many nutritionists, I believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
According to a study at Johns Hopkins University:
- Breakfast provides you with the energy and nutrients that lead to increased concentration in the classroom.
- Studies show that breakfast can be important in maintaining a healthy body weight.
- Hunger sets in long before it's time for lunch, but because it's not convenient to eat properly, many people who have not eaten breakfast snack on foods that are high in fat and sugar.
- People who skip breakfast are unlikely to make up their daily requirement for some vitamins and minerals that a simple breakfast would have provided.
- Breakfast provides energy for the activities during the morning and helps to prevent that mid-morning slump.
So, you say you don’t have time to eat? Well, I say plan and prepare the nite before. You can cut up some fruit for a bowl of cereal or chop some veggies for a quick egg scramble or take out a box of cereal.
Wake up 15 minutes earlier. That won’t diminish your beauty rest. You can consume a healthy breakfast in 15 minutes or less (believe me I have witnessed this myself as my kids run to the school bus).
What should you eat for breakfast? You can have hot or cold cereal and if you click on the link you will see some of the tastiest and healthiest for you.
As well here are 5 healthy DIY choices that are great for both kids and adults:
What do you like to eat to get your day started? I am curious to know and I will be happy to share your suggestions. Contact me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com
