Many dieters skip breakfast as a way to cut calories, but by mid-day the lack of food takes a toll on the body and snacking and binge eating replace those calories and then some.Breakfast is a crucial part of a successful diet. Of course what you have for breakfast matters too. Fatty breakfasts such as sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich at your local drive through will fill you up in the morning but by lunch time you are likely to feel hungrier than if you had not eaten at all. Try a more healthy mix of protein, carbohydrate, and fiber to slow digestion and stomach emptying. A combination of these will make you feel full for longer. For example, a whole-wheat bagel with low-fat peanut butter is a better option than a white bagel with jelly. The protein, carbohydrate, and fiber mix in the whole-wheat bagel will outlasts the carbohydrate load of the latter bagel, even if the calories are similar.
Government-funded studies support the theory that people who eat breakfast eat less throughout the day and therefore are more successful in their diet endeavors. Researchers explain that out of their 2,000 subjects, regular cereal eaters had fewer weight problems. In fact, those who ate cereal occasionally had a 13% higher risk of being overweight compared to the regular cereal eaters. If you like cereal and want to take part of the cereal diet trend to fight off unwanted weight, try the Special K Diet! Once you’ve seen the weight loss with this diet, you’ll want to change your eating habits for life and stick with your new, healthy routine!
It’s clear: starting your day with breakfast sets you on the path to success every single day. Eating a healthy breakfast helps avoid distraction, helps avoid hunger pains and thus overeating, and enhances your attentiveness and performance throughout the day. Breakfast should be high in fiber and protein, moderate in fat, and adequate in carbohydrate. Skipping that first meal could be the biggest mistake of your day!
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2 comments:
I completely agree with this article - I know if I don't have breakfast in the morning, I'm a mess throughout the day. I can't focus on anything until I get food and at that point of desperation I'll eat anything. I no longer care about my diet, calories, etc. I just want food. If people eat a healthy yet filling meal in the morning, the rest of the day can be planned just as well and in no time, healthy eating habits are formed and the weight begins to shed. I have read about the Special K Diet and am interested in trying it- has anyone tried it? Thanks for the breakfast suggestions!
I think oatmeal works really well for breakfast. And to make it less bland, you can get the kind with cranberries or blueberries mixed in. If I eat that at 8:30, I'm not hungry until at least 12-12:30.
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