Skipping breakfast... A BIG NOOO..!!!

Don’t most of us just nibble on some toast or have a spoonful of porridge, down our daily dose of caffeine and rush off to work at least once a week (sometimes more)?  Skipping breakfast in a bid to reach work on time may not be the wisest thing you do. Not only will it leave you feeling irritable and restless all morning, it will make you gorge on more fatty foods through the day too. Read on to know why should not skip your first meal in the morning.

The benefits of breakfast
Breakfast is the first meal of the day that helps our body fuel itself after 6 to 10 hours of starving itself. It prepares our mind and body for the day we are about to face.

 “A good breakfast also replenishes our glucose reserves.”

“A nutritious breakfast is very important as it boosts our metabolism.” A healthy breakfast also improves our cognitive ability, our ability to pay attention and our memory. “Not only that, people who eat breakfast are also found to be more positive, have a better attitude at work, be more productive at work and concentrate on a task better.” So, have a yummy egg sandwich if you want to ace that presentation.

Why you shouldn’t miss breakfast
Skipping breakfast will leave you feeling tired and sleepy through the day. And since most of us do not tend to eat much till lunch, “it drops our metabolism.” So, it does not help to skip breakfast if you hope to lose weight.

Also since your body was denied proper nutrition first thing in the morning, “it will end up craving for more food through the day.” So that explains all those cravings for a chocolate dessert, or a burger or a packet of chips between meals. Fat from these unhealthy snacks only end up showing in parts you least desire them to!

“Not having breakfast will also leave you feeling irritable and restless through the morning.” Now you don’t want to pick a fight with your partner as soon as you start your day, do you? A good breakfast, rich in fibre and antioxidants and low in fat, sodium and sugar will not just help you lose weight but improve your immune system and lower your risk of contracting several diseases.

Here are some healthy breakfast ideas

1. A whole grain cereal or muesli with low fat or skimmed milk
2. Mixed sprouts salad with yogurt and a fruit
3. A whole grain/ wheat bread sandwich with a filling of tofu or paneer and bell peppers
4. Eggs with whole grain toast and a fruit
5. Whole grain chappati/roti stuffed with vegetables with curd or a glass of milk