subject: Why Eat Sensible In The Morning [print this page] Why Eat Sensible In The Morning Why Eat Sensible In The Morning
Many people get up in the morning and the last thing on their mind is eating all they want is their cup of coffee or tea to wake them up and that is their breakfast. Then shower and get dressed and on with the daily chores or off to work.
However, it is advisable to eat early and having a really good hearty and healthy breakfast first thing in the morning. It will boost your metabolism and it can also lead to weight loss as you will be less likely to snack in between breakfast and lunch.
This do not mean that you can't eat anything before lunch it just mean that you do not have the urge to eat and will not feel hungry. In other words, by starting your day in a nutritious way, you'll have more control over what you eat throughout the day.
Another reason which is more aligned with metabolism-boosting is that studies have shown that metabolism slows during sleep, and doesn't typically get going again until you eat. Therefore, starting the day with breakfast is like kick-starting your metabolism.
You'll actually burn more calories throughout the day, simply by eating a good breakfast. You do not have to eat until you are completely full and as you eat you should still watch the portions and avoid to much fatty food. If you do that then you will also have room to eat during the day.
Studies have shown that high-fat breakfasts, such as those that include bacon
and sausage, not only deliver lots of calories, there are 9 calories for every gram of fat, as compared to 4 for every gram of carbohydrates and proteins. But they also can make you very hungry again, very soon! So in addition to having ingested a lot of fat and a lot of calories you will find yourself wanting to eat again in a few hours.
Alternatively, breakfasts that are high in fiber take longer to digest, and thus, the body won't be hungry again for a while. This is something to bear in mind; and it may explain why many people who eat breakfast find themselves painfully hungry by lunchtime; it's not their "overactive metabolism" at work; it's the high fat content, which has been quickly digested.
