Why you should eat BREAKFAST!

Top Ten Reasons to eat Breakfast

1. A better attention span, focus and productivity Studies on those who work at labor type jobs have shown that those who do not eat breakfast are unable to work as hard until lunchtime and studies on children reveal that they are unable to complete school work. 2. Maintaining a healthy weight People who skip breakfast are shown to choose less nutritious and convenience foods to curb their ravenous appetite. Poor eating habits lead to eating throughout the evening and calories are stored the evening hours as the metabolism slows down. Calories stored equals fat. 3. Setting an example for your children Help them develop healthy eating habits at an early age that they can carry on throughout their lifetime. If they see you eat breakfast, they are more likely to as well. 4. Essential nutrients Many of us do not meet the essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals needed daily. Skipping breakfast guarantees we will not get these essential nutrients. 5. Eating breakfast can reverse the effects of fasting: irritability and fatigue These feelings can last up to 16 hours. Grabbing some fresh fruit or a bowl of cereal can help boost your mood. 6. Lower cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease Research has shown that people who eat breakfast consume less dietary cholesterol then do people who don’t eat breakfast. 7. Has been linked to better learning ability and memory functions 8. Increase your metabolic rate. People who skip breakfast have a metabolic rate four to five percent below normal, which may lead to an expected weight gain of eight pounds per year (one pound every seven weeks). 9. Eating breakfast can help prevent Obesity, High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. 10. Better fitness Researchers believe that people who eat breakfast have higher energy levels and may engage in more physical activity than people who don't. EAT your BREAKFAST!! xoxo Nikki