Breakfast, the most important meal. Is it really that important?

When it comes to breakfast, everyone knows that it is the most important meal of the day. However, not everyone can eat this important meal regularly. Is breakfast really important?

Research from China shows that breakfast is a very important element for health and brain health. In a study of 3,000 people aged 55 and over, it was clear that those who skipped breakfast had worse cognitive function.

 
How important is breakfast to health?

Helps control weight: Many people misunderstand that skipping breakfast will help reduce weight. But in fact, it makes us feel very hungry and eat more at the next meal. In addition, we also eat snacks, which causes weight gain without realizing it.
Helps develop the brain and good memory: If you skip breakfast, there will be less blood flow to the brain. This results in brain cells lacking blood, which is a major cause of brain degeneration and the chance of Alzheimer's in the future. But on the other hand, eating a healthy breakfast will help improve the brain system and memory.
Good for mood: A healthy breakfast will help our body release serotonin, the hormone of happiness, helping to improve mood and reduce stress.
Reduce the risk of acid reflux: Skipping breakfast or drinking caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, energy drinks instead of breakfast will stimulate the secretion of more digestive juices, making acid reflux worse.

How should I choose breakfast?
Avoid fast food breakfasts that are too high in energy or fried repeatedly, such as some cereals that are high in sugar and low in fiber. Instead, you should eat a complete breakfast of all 5 food groups, focusing on complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and whole wheat bread.
Finally, although breakfast is important, other meals It is equally important, but it must also be a quality meal, so that we are ready for all the activities we have to face each day.

           
 
References:
-       Skipping Breakfast Linked to Cognitive Decline - Life Extension
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-       ความสำคัญของอาหารเช้า ประโยชน์ที่ไม่ควรมองข้าม เพื่อสุขภาพที่ดี | Nutrilite™ Thailand
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