Breakfast = first meal of the day
The word “Breakfast” means breaking the fast.
Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast - that's where its name originates, breaking the fast! Without breakfast, you are effectively running on empty, like trying to start the car with no petrol!
Why Breakfast is important:
- Helps our bodies to wake up in the morning;
- Provides us with energy;
- Stops us feeling hungry before lunch, to prevent us from unhealthy snacking;
- Helps us to concentrate at school or work;
- Stops us feeling tired and moody;
- Can help us maintain a healthy weight. (Prevents you from overeating later in the day)
- Better memory
Roadblocks to Eating Breakfast
- Lack of Time
- Not being hungry that early in the day
- Not convenient
- Forgot
- Not sure what to eat
Eating breakfast can help
- Increase physical energy
- Increase mental focus
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Maintain good health