Want to make 2017 the year you focus on health? Health goals are admirable year-round, but too often well-meaning people make a common mistake that sabotages their efforts: they skip breakfast.
It’s an everyday choice that millions of individuals ignore as a big deal, but research proves that breakfast is a vital component in how you feel throughout the day. Fueling yourself with just java might get you pumped up for a while, but it does not work in the long run.
Consider five reasons why breakfast improves your health and should not be ignored.
Revive your metabolism
When you have breakfast, you “break the fast” from your sleep period and rev up your metabolism. When you sleep, your metabolism slows down and you burn fewer calories at rest. With a nutritious breakfast, you fire up your internal engine burning calories and providing you with more energy throughout the day.
Help you focus
Hunger can make people irritable and hard to focus on work when their stomach is growling. By consuming a balanced breakfast of fat, protein and fiber, food is processed into energy, making you feel full longer.
Soothes burns
When you skip breakfast, your body panics about nutrients, so at lunch you tend to overeat. This in turn floods the metabolism and you end up with peaks and pits of energy throughout the day. For steady energy and efficient calorie burning, eat a nutritious breakfast and other meals on a schedule.
Encourage healthy choices
Breakfast eaters tend to make healthier choices throughout the day. According to MayoClinic.org, “People who eat breakfast tend to eat healthier foods overall, which are more nutritious and lower in fat. Conversely, people who skip breakfast are also more likely to skip fruit and vegetables throughout the day.” Try starting your day with 100-calorie Thomas’ Light Multi-grain English Muffins.
Set a good example
When you have breakfast, it sets a good example for your family. Plus, sitting down for a nutritious meal is a positive way to start the day together. You help your kids form healthy habits that will benefit them by increasing their focus and energy at school, guaranteeing they can do their very best academically.
Try this easy 5 minute recipe to kick start your morning. For more nutritious breakfast recipes, visit thomasbreads.com/recipes.
Greek Yogurt English Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 Thomas’ Light Multi-grain English Muffin
Plain Greek yogurt
Granola sprinkles
A handful of blueberries
Honey for drizzle
Direction:
- Split and bake English muffins. Let cool barely, then top with yogurt, granola and berries. Drizzle with honey for an added touch of sweetness. Serve with more blueberries and strawberries, if desired.
