Benefits of Breakfast in the Morning

1. It gives you energy for the rest of the day

Breakfast is fuel for the body. Starting your day by eating a healthy meal is like giving your body some Premium Unleaded to speed through the day. Eating the right kind of breakfast is crucial. “Ensure your breakfast includes quality ingredients such as fibre, protein and fat. These nutrients are key for sustained energy.” 

2. It will improve your concentration levels

If your concentration tends to dip throughout the day to being marginally better than a three year old post-red cordial, blame the fact you missed breakfast. Researchers have found that eating breakfast leads to better cognitive performance throughout the day, which means you’re better able to concentrate.

3. It will help kick start your metabolism

Your body goes into starvation mode when it hasn’t eaten for over 12 hours. This means it will cling on to fat stores for dear life (you don’t want that). In order to produce the enzymes needed to metabolise fat you need to make sure you “break the fast” ie eat breakfast. 

4. It helps to keep you in a healthy BMI range

Studies have shown there is a link between breakfast consumption and a lower incidence of people being overweight and obese. Further research has also found that women who eat breakfast tend to consume less calories throughout the day.

5. It makes you feel good inside and out

For optimum health we have to ensure we meet our daily nutrient requirements.  “If you skip breakfast it makes it difficult to ensure you are eating the right balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat later in other meals in the day,”. If you make sure you are getting all the necessary nutrients first thing, you set yourself up to do the same for the rest of the day.