Lose Weight: Don’t Skip Breakfast

Everyone’s probably heard the phrase that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The fact is we need to eat a meal in the morning to break the fast from the night before and refuel our bodies for proper nutrition and energy for the rest of the day. What you may not have heard of, is that eating breakfast may actually help you lose weight.

The truth is people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight. In fact, some research studies have shown that successful dieters, around 90% of them who lost weight and kept it off, all ate breakfast. These findings, however, also showed that these individuals participated in regular fitness routines as well, which means exercise is an important part of weight loss along with a nutritious breakfast.

Why can eating breakfast help you lose weight?

• Curb Appetite

Eating breakfast can help curb your appetite between meals avoiding those bothersome cravings that can pack on the calories and unwanted weight gain. This is especially true if your breakfast meal contains plenty of protein-rich foods that will take longer to digest, keeping you satisfied for a longer period of time.

• Boost Metabolism

If you skip breakfast, your body will try to conserve the little energy it still has after a long night without food, rather than burn off calories before the next meal. Eating breakfast, however, can help your metabolism speed up to work harder, thereby, burning more calories for the rest of the day.

• Increase Your Energy Level

Eating breakfast in the morning can give you more energy throughout the day. Increased energy levels allow a person to remain more active, which in turn, can allow your body to burn calories more efficiently.

Which Breakfast Foods Are Best For weight Loss?

• Eggs

This complete protein can offer you all the essential amino acids to start your day off to a great start, and keep your hunger satisfied for a longer time. If you are concerned about your cholesterol intake, simply use the egg whites, in lieu of the whole egg, since they contain all the important protein without the added fat and calories that are found in the yolk. Egg white beaters are also a quick alternative that can be quickly made into a healthy omelet, with a side of fruit for added nutrition.

• Oatmeal

This heart healthy, low-calorie, whole grain food is a great source of energy that can keep you fueled all morning. Adding a glass of skim milk, along with a topping of fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, or raisins, can complete your nutritious breakfast.

• Whole Grain Cereals

A whole grain cereal fortified with all the necessary protein, vitamins and minerals, along with skim milk, can help keep you satisfied all morning long, avoiding those snack cravings that may sneak up on you before your next meal. Topping the cereal with fresh fruit, flax-seed, or even added granola, will pack even more nutrition to complete your healthy breakfast.

• Low-fat Greek Yogurt

This may be a perfect choice for someone who is pressed for time, but still wants to eat a healthy breakfast. Low-fat Greek yogurt has about twice the protein of regular yogurt which can help you stay contented for a longer period of time. The plain Greek yogurt is great for adding fresh fruit, honey, granola, or other healthy alternative you want to add.

It’s important to remember it’s best to start your day off right by including a healthy breakfast, along with a daily exercise routine, to help you lose weight more effectively.