Posted on August 20, 2007 in Latest News
If you think skipping breakfast helps you in weight-loss, you are wrong. Studies show that breakfast, especially a cereal breakfast, helps in weight control. Eating breakfast even helps you be slimmer. Most importantly, breakfast eaters eat fewer calories, less saturated fat and cholesterol. So, they consume better overall nutritional values than breakfast skippers.
Even survey findings show that women who ate cereal on a regular basis weighed about nine pounds less than those who ate cereal rarely or not at all. They also found that men who ate breakfast weighed about six pounds less than men who didn’t eat breakfast.
Does Regular Breakfast Really Help in Weight Loss?
Skipping your breakfast causes slowing down of your metabolic rate and drop in your blood sugar levels. This makes you feel hungrier and have less energy. It also leads to impulsive snacking in the morning or urge to eat extra servings or bigger portions during lunch or dinner.
When you have breakfast, your body feels nourished and satisfied. It also makes you feel less likely to overeat during the rest of the day. The habit of taking regular breakfast reduces the risk of obesity. It also reduces the risk of insulin resistance syndrome, an early sign of developing diabetes.
Right Breakfast Choices for Weight Loss
There are many breakfast choices. But whole-grain cereals are considered as a best choice for weight control and better health. Research studies found that those who eat whole-grain cereal everyday are less likely to die over the next several years from any cause. They are also less likely to die from cardiovascular diseases. Look for cereals that have whole grain or bran as their first ingredient and also contain at least 2 grams of dietary fiber per serving.
Choose foods from at least two or more food groups. Protein foods take longer to digest and provide sustained energy. They make you feel full for longer periods.
Here are some quick, tasty and nutritious choices for your breakfast:
There is no need to overlook leftovers. A slice of pizza, leftover stir-fry, or a bowl of soup zapped in the microwave are also tasty and good for health.
Now energy bars have also become popular. Though they are convenient and can satisfy your hunger in a pinch, better read the label. Along with variety of vitamins and other added nutrients, often they also contain little fiber, and are loaded with as many calories as a candy bar.
» Filed Under Latest News
November 20th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
i want the diet plan and diet required to take daily..and related weigth loss exercises…
i m not understanding the diet paln in your website……please will mail me in us uk english