Breakfast Series : Take One

As most of us know breakfast is the most important meal of our days, and yet a majority of people still don't fit breakfast into their routines. Breakfast just happens to be my favorite meal of the day! Over the next week I will answer some questions on why breakfast is so important and introduce some healthy options.

Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?

When you first wake up in the morning, about 8 to 12 hours has passed since your last meal. By now your body has gone into fast mode. Science has proven that the brain sends signals at intervals to your body on when to use the calories and when to store them as fat, this is the starvation mode. This is why eating when you first awake is best. Eating upon waking will break the fast, hence breakfast, and fire up that metabolism. Not only does eating breakfast jump start your metabolism, its also a jump start to consuming those 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables!!

Still not convinced to eat breakfast? Not to worry, I'll be sprinkling some more great reasons throughout the week!!

1. Breakfast boosts mental performance.

A study done by Harvard showed that student's math scores increased by 40 percent, and resulted in a decreased rate in tardiness, absences, and hyperactivity. The study also found a decrease in depression and anxiety among the students. Although this study was done on children, its assumed the results relate to adults as well.

Check back tomorrow for a healthy breakfast on the run!

 A great article to check out : Learn to Love Breakfast