It seems easy enough! Just jumping out of bed early in the morning, quickly changing into your uniform and walking out the door without having any breakfast. Of course, your mom will be calling you from behind asking you to take something before you leave, but you are in a rush. By mid-day, your energy is drained and you are finding it difficult to concentrate. All the Physics and Chemistry questions are getting muddled. So you decide to head over to the cafeteria to grab a cup of coffee and fries. Another bad decision because the energy it gives is only temporary.Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day. It also gives you the energy you need to get things done and helps you focus at work or at school. Those are just a few reasons why it’s the most important meal of the day. Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, and lower chances of getting diabetes, heart disease, and being overweight.But this much is clear: Skipping the morning meal can throw off your body’s rhythm of fasting and eating. When you wake up, the blood sugar your body needs to make your muscles and brain work their best is usually low. Breakfast helps replenish it. If your body doesn’t get that fuel from food, you may feel zapped of energy — and you’ll be more likely to overeat later in the day.Breakfast also gives you a chance to get in some vitamins and nutrients from healthy foods like dairy, grains, and fruits. If you don’t eat it, you aren’t likely to get all of the nutrients your body needs. By adding fiber to your breakfast in the morning, you can actually feel full longer, thus saving yourself from all the extra empty calories you consume on an empty stomach. Eggs are packed with proteins and give you the boost you need for a busy schedule.So go ahead and listen to your mother when she asks you to have your breakfast before leaving for school…. since the famous saying “eat breakfast like a king” does make sense after all!
