You have probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but have you ever wondered why? There are many benefits of eating breakfast, especially for fitness enthusiasts. Take a look at these reasons why breakfast is the most important meal of the day:
1. Energy
If you wait several hours after waking up to eat, your body will be lacking the nutrients and energy it needs to take on the day. Even if your morning involves sitting in a desk at work, a healthy breakfast will give you the boost of energy you need to tackle that to-do list and feel at your best until you are able to eat lunch.
When you are asleep, it is a short fast from eating for your body. During this time, your body processes everything you have eaten. When you wake up, it is important to refuel to give your body the energy it needs.
2. Weight Control
This may seem counterintuitive, but eating breakfast can actually help you maintain your weight. Instead of skipping it to avoid calories, fill up on on foods rich in protein and fiber to make you feel full for longer and prevent you from overeating throughout the day.
3. Focus
Breakfast is fuel for your mind. With a healthy one to start your day, the nutrients will give you focus in your work, school, or any task that comes your way.
4. Long-Term Health
By building the habit of eating breakfast everyday, you are giving your body the opportunity to get more nutrients that it needs to sustain itself both on a daily basis and throughout your lifetime. It can be challenging to fit all of the nutrients you need in one day if you skip breakfast. When you do eat the morning meal, be sure to get your day started with nutrients that contribute to your long term health.
5. Calories
Finally, breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it allows you to fill up with nutrients that will fuel your day, while still allowing plenty of time to burn them off before you go to bed. While you are walking around, preparing for work, or dropping the kids off for school, you are burning more calories than you would be while you are sleeping. This does not account for your WOD, which will also continue to burn more calories. Enjoy a hearty, healthy meal full of nutrients for breakfast and burn them off as you go about your day.