We’ve all heard the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But when we’re late for work or just about to miss the school bus, a glass of orange juice seems to be enough to tide us over until lunchtime, even though it isn’t.
A healthy breakfast not only refuels your body but sets your blood sugar (glucose) level for the day, giving you the energy necessary to operate physically and mentally all day. The Mayo clinic reports that people who eat breakfast — especially a healthy breakfast — are more likely to control their weight, have better concentration, feel stronger and lower their cholesterol.
A healthy, substantive breakfast should consist of a variety of foods. To make a healthy breakfast each day, the Mayo Clinic advises choosing one item from at least three of the following four food groups:
- Fruits and vegetables. Consider fresh, whole fruits and vegetables, fruit or vegetable smoothies, or 100 percent juice without added sugar.
- Grains. Choose whole-grain rolls, bagels, hot or cold whole-grain cereals, or low-fat bran muffins.
- Dairy. Consider skim milk, low-fat yogurt cups or low-fat cheeses, such as cottage and natural cheeses.
- Protein. Choose hard-boiled eggs, peanut butter, lean slices of meat and poultry, or fish, such as water-packed tuna or slices of salmon.
For more reasons to eat breakfast or ideas to make a healthy meal fit in your schedule, visit Mr. Breakfast, a website aiming to make breakfast lovers out of those who aren’t, yet.
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