Is it Really Bad to Skip Breakfasts? Some Scientists Say No
It is commonly known
that eating breakfast is important because it helps boost your metabolism. This
early meal also helps you lose or maintain your weight by preventing cravings.
There are many other benefits to eating breakfast, including enhanced memory,
improved cholesterol levels, improved mood throughout the day, improved
cognitive ability, and increased attention span. New research challenges the
idea of breakfast. Before we explore these theories, let us look at the facts.
One
research experiment regarding breakfast intake and weight maintenance was
conducted by Monash University Gastroenterologist, Alex Hodge. Dr. Hodge looked
at a group of 32 participants who had fatty liver disease. He directed them to
fast between 8pm and midday. The research concluded that skipping breakfast
could actually help to shed weight. The participants lost
weight over the experiment’s 12-week period, reducing their waist circumference. There was also not a significant change in food intake throughout the day despite skipping out on the early morning meal.
weight over the experiment’s 12-week period, reducing their waist circumference. There was also not a significant change in food intake throughout the day despite skipping out on the early morning meal.
Another
16-week research published in the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION,
examined the effect of skipping breakfast for weight-loss in 309 unhealthy
overweight and obese people aged between 20-65 years old. This conflicting
research study found that skipping breakfast didnot affect the study participants’ weight
loss.
However,
some researchers say that the conclusions from research studies
should be interpreted with caution. You can already notice the stark discrepancy between the two mentioned experiments.
should be interpreted with caution. You can already notice the stark discrepancy between the two mentioned experiments.
There
are limitations in the research studies looking at breakfast effect, including
the size of participants. There are also other control factors not accounted
for, such as frequency and quality of other meals throughout the day. Nutrition
research studies are often very challenging because of the difficulty
controlling the participants other lifestyle habits (such as smoking and level
of physical activity). They are often not 100% controlled intake studies.
Even
though research shows that skipping breakfast does not affect weight, it is
advised to not skip long term. Nutrients provided by eating breakfast are
important for tackling the day. The experts advise us that breakfast should not
be about weight maintenance, it should be about encouraging people to eat
healthy. The hope is to form a habit for kick-starting our day with essential
nutrients.
A
healthy breakfast should include the following:
Whole
grains. Examples include
whole-grain rolls, bagels, hot or cold whole-grain cereals, low-fat bran
muffins, crackers, and Melba toast.
Lean
protein. Examples include peanut butter, lean meat, poultry, fish, and
hard-boiled eggs.
Low-fat
dairy. Examples include milk, plain or lower sugar yogurts, and low-fat cheeses
– such as cottage and natural cheeses.
Fruits
and vegetables. Examples include fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, 100%
real fruit juice without added sugar, as well as fruit and vegetable blended
Smoothies. Make sure you choose low-sodium versions of beverages, though.
By
following these guidelines, no matter how busy you are, you will soon see the
effects of a quick healthy breakfast. This value should not be underestimated.
Here
are some tips for fitting in breakfast on a tight schedule:
Cook
ahead. Make breakfast the day or night before.
Prepare.
You can also prepare any dry ingredients and any bowls or pans for use in the
morning.
To-go.
Make an easy to transport breakfast the night before. In the morning, you can
just grab it and go.
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