Eating a nutritious breakfast is a great way to jump-start the day, yet a tasty breakfast might not be finding its way onto your kitchen table. Rushed morning routines, trying to lose weight, and lack of appetite early in the morning are all reasons people skip breakfast. Nevertheless, mounting evidence supports the idea that breakfast may indeed be the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast Benefits
Studies examining eating habits suggest that the regular consumption of breakfast can:
Reduce risk of obesity and high cholesterol
Decrease insulin resistance (a condition that increases risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease)
Improve performance on memory-related tasks
Minimize impulsive snacking and overeating at other meals
Increase intake of essential nutrients that are rarely replenished by other meals of the day
Enhance school performance in children and young adults /Aetna Inteli Health
