About The Buzz: Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of The Day
TheBUZZ Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. WHAT THEY’RE SAYINGEating a nutritious breakfast sets the tone for the day and promotes weight maintenance and weight loss by maintaining blood glucose levels and your metabolism. WHAT WE KNOW 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 […]
