Top 10 Benefits of Eating Breakfast
The term breakfast is composed of two words ‘break’ and ‘fast’, meaning – to break the fast between dinner and morning, since there is generally no food intake during the night. Breakfast is termed as the most important meal of the day and health experts place great emphasis on a nutritious first meal. However, since mornings are usually rushed for people, breakfast is often missed. These top ten advantages of eating breakfast to start the day will convince anyone to never make the mistake of rushing out of the door without tucking something in.
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Energy boost:
The body is deprived of any intake during the night. It needs a boost of energy to survive the day till lunch. If this energy is not provided, there will be a constant feeling of lethargy throughout the day.
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Concentration power:
When the stomach is full an individual is able to better concentrate on the affairs of the day, with more focus. It is hard to perform well with an empty stomach.
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Puts you in a good mood:
Having a good breakfast reduces morning crankiness and lifts your spirits for a busy day ahead.
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Prevents eating disorders:
A routine with a regular breakfast directly prevents any eating disorders like anorexia and over-eating. A healthy breakfast reduces the chances of you reaching for junk food, since it will keep you satisfied and full.
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Beautifies skin:
While you may not believe it, breakfast does indeed contribute to beautiful skin. Lutein, a carotenoid present in eggs, is known to contribute to skin elasticity. Beauty comes from within and the food that is consumed has a direct effect on the condition of your skin.
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Prevents binging:
Missing out on breakfast results in hunger pangs and empty feeling in the stomach. To satisfy these, people often end up eating a lot more than they would have. This messes up your daily routine and dietary plans apart from adding additional calories. A healthy breakfast in time will save you from cravings later on.
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Jump starts the metabolism:
Your body's metabolism rate slows down during sleeping. When you provide it with breakfast, it gets a jump start and starts working full-throttle.
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Prevents starvation:
When breakfast is skipped, the body takes it as a sign of starvation or food shortage. As a result, it starts storing fat in anticipation of food shortage. This fat deposition leads to increased weight, loss of shape and weight related diseases.
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Provides essential nutrients:
A well balance breakfast, consisting of grains, bread and fruits, is nutritious and good for health.
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Regulates blood pressure:
People who miss breakfast have insulin production problem and have disturbed blood pressure levels. A regular breakfast saves you from cardiovascular diseases by keeping your blood pressure levels under control.
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