Breakfast Myths Busted

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Countable people have their breakfast at home these days, yet it is considered the most important meal of the day. We have so many people who would prefer to miss breakfast and have a heavy lunch and they minimize their dinner.

There are many habits that have developed due to the fast life that we have adopted, we cannot measure the amount of healthy or unhealthy because some eat the right foods just at different timings. However, we can establish why breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Myth 1. Skipping breakfast will help you lose weight

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Skipping breakfast (just like skipping lunch or supper) may result in a lower daily calorie intake, which can lead to weight-loss, this is not always the case. 

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies have shown that eating breakfast assists with long-term weight control, even more so if the breakfast includes a protein source. 

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Skipping breakfast is associated with a significantly higher risk of obesity. Subjects who regularly skipped breakfast had a 4.5 times greater risk of obesity compared to those who consumed breakfast regularly.

Studies found that when low-GI foods were eaten at breakfast, lunch intake was lower compared to a high-GI breakfast. This effect is related to a lower degree of weight gained over time and prevents snacking on unhealthy foods.

Myth 2. Getting a healthy breakfast always requires a lot of time and preparation

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On-the-go breakfast options are very common these days and some products contain all the key nutrients your body needs. A breakfast smoothie is a good example.

Myth 3. All boxed cereals should be avoided

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There are certainly some breakfast cereals that provide little more than highly refined carbohydrates and a lot of sugar. 

However, this is not always the case. Food technology has advanced to a point where we can get the perfect balance, vitamins, minerals and functional ingredients in one perfectly convenient cereal box.

Myth 4. Have protein for breakfast if you want to keep full

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It is no secret that protein has a high satiety value and certainly keeps you full for longer.  While including protein in your breakfast is advisable, we need more than just protein. 
A good breakfast should be:

  • Balanced- your breakfast should include all the food groups (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) as well as vitamins and minerals.
  • Nutrient-dense
  • Preferably have a low glycaemic index to give you sustained energy until your next meal
  • High in fibre

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