Healthy Fruits Bowl For Breakfast

Eating a nutritious breakfast sets the tone for the day and promotes weight maintenance and weight loss by maintaining blood glucose levels and your metabolism.

Overnight, your body is at rest and considered to be “fasting,” and it’s recommended the average person get eight (8) hours of sleep (children need at least 10) a day; this is a long time to go without eating! So, if you don’t eat in the morning, your body won’t get the energy needed for the day; this affects concentration (especially in children), mood, and weight maintenance.

Starting the day off right by making healthy choices has been shown to decrease your overall calorie intake each day (thus preventing weight gain). Eating a nutritious breakfast (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and a lean protein such as eggs) maintains blood sugar levels, prevents binge eating, and sets the tone for a day of healthy eating.

Depriving your body of its need for nutritious food doesn’t help in maintaining your weight! Restricting meals takes the pleasure and enjoyment out of eating, and it may adversely affect weight loss plans. How so? You are more likely to overeat and consume more calories if you’re feeling extremely hungry (which happens when you don’t eat breakfast).

By taking the time each morning to prepare and eat a healthy breakfast, you can eliminate grabbing the high-fat, high sugar breakfast options at your local convenience store. You’ll also be able to focus on the task at hand instead of being interrupted by the grumbling sounds coming from your stomach!