The many benefits & effects of eating a healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is the first meal of the day and we are often told that it is the most important meal. Despite being crowned as the most important meal of the day, we often allow it to fall low on our list of priorities. Breakfast impacts us so heavily because while the body is sleeping, it is practically starving which means that breakfast allows you to re-fuel your body. Furthermore, while simply having breakfast is important, it is also very important to have a healthy breakfast.
Nutritionists advise that breakfast should be eaten within 2 hours of waking, provide 20-35% of your daily calories, and be a good source of important nutrients. Breakfast is the opportunity to add in some servings of your recommended fruits and veggies as well as calcium, vitamins and fibre. Research has shown that if these nutrients are missed at breakfast time, they are less likely to be compensated for during the day.
Eating breakfast has many added benefits and effects on the body which is because it begins the process of metabolism. Research has shown that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight because metabolism burns off the food and eating early stops you from reaching from high sugar and fatty snacks throughout the day.
The impact of breakfast can be seen through its impact on cognitive health, energy needs, long term health and food intake. Without eating, the body starves and this means that it does not work to its full capacity. The consumption of breakfast helps regulate the body and allows you to combat the need to overcompensate later.
In order to eat a healthy breakfast, simply, take your plate and split it into three. One third should be filled with a protein-based food, a third with starchy carbohydrates and the remaining third with a variety of fresh fruit and veggies. Make sure you add some good fats and you have a nutritious breakfast that will supercharge your energy levels and stop blood-sugar fluctuations.
The most important concept here is that eating a healthy breakfast is the most essential part of day. So, if you struggle with eating a healthy breakfast or would simply like to know what the perfect meal plan looks like for you, then, please contact us and book an appointment with our dietitian.

To book an appointment with our dietitian contact A2Z Medical on (02) 9758 9848.
For more inquiries email us at questions@a2zmedical.com.au

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