By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 9th, 2023
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There's a reason (or 5) that people and professionals say that. If you skip breakfast or don't have it on a regular basis, here are 6 benefits of having breakfast that may change your mind.
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Waking up after 8-10 hours of sleep with an empty stomach can be stressful. Breakfast replenishes the energy you lost and keeps your tummy full at least until lunch.
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Breakfast provides a lot of your day’s total nutrient intake. People who eat breakfast are more likely to meet their recommended daily intakes of vitamins and minerals than people who don’t.
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Breakfast prevents large fluctuations in your blood glucose levels, helping you to control your appetite and keeps you full until the next meal, preventing unnecessary snacking and increase in weight.
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Without breakfast, the brain feels sluggish and can't concentrate since it hasn't received the necessary glucose. Breakfast boosts brain power.
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Breakfast helps people make better food choices throughout the day. Functioning on a full stomach is healthier than on an empty stomach.
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