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What's for Breakfast???
Take our poll .. How often do you eat breakfast?
Then .. tell us either "what" you had for breakfast OR your "favorite" breakfast. Perhaps we can come up with enough different ideas to create a Health Page for later reference.
IF YOU'RE NOT EATING BREAKFAST .. here is some information that may change your mind!
1. EATING BREAKFAST KEEPS US THIN. The National Weight Control Registry has compiled information from more than 3,000 people who have lost at least 60 pounds and kept it off for an average of 6 years. Feedback from those individuals showed that eating breakfast daily was a weight control strategy for 78% of the people in the registry. Those participants who experienced long-term success also shared that they eat a diet low in fat and exercise for an hour or more each day. Interestingly .. less than 5% of those who achieved success reported never eating breakfast.
2. BREAKFAST JUMP STARTS OUR METABOLISM. The word, breakfast, is derived from breaking the fast after one has not eaten since the night before and is believed to be the most important meal of the day. It is the first chance we have to refuel our body, start our metabolism and begin burning calories. Not eating breakfast is akin to starving yourself and your metabolism slows so your body can conserve energy. Your body burns only the calories necessary until the necessary fuel becomes available. So, if you’re trying to lose weight this is the last thing you want.
3. BREAKFAST HELPS AVOID HUNGER. First, eating breakfast may reduce the hunger felt later in the day, which may lead to overeating. It is also felt that nutrients consumed at breakfast may leave us with a better ability to perform physical activity. Studies have found some indication that those who eat breakfast engage in more physical activity than non-breakfast eaters. It is also possible that eating a good breakfast on a regular basis may simply be a marker for a lifestyle change that includes a low-calorie, low-fat eating style.
4. BREAKFAST HELPS OUR ABILITY TO LEARN. The USDA, Harvard University and Tufts University have all performed studies that show children who eat breakfast attain higher scores on standardized achievement tests and have less behavior problems in school. Once can only imagine the same holds true for adults in our performance at work and home.
Then .. tell us either "what" you had for breakfast OR your "favorite" breakfast. Perhaps we can come up with enough different ideas to create a Health Page for later reference.
IF YOU'RE NOT EATING BREAKFAST .. here is some information that may change your mind!
1. EATING BREAKFAST KEEPS US THIN. The National Weight Control Registry has compiled information from more than 3,000 people who have lost at least 60 pounds and kept it off for an average of 6 years. Feedback from those individuals showed that eating breakfast daily was a weight control strategy for 78% of the people in the registry. Those participants who experienced long-term success also shared that they eat a diet low in fat and exercise for an hour or more each day. Interestingly .. less than 5% of those who achieved success reported never eating breakfast.
2. BREAKFAST JUMP STARTS OUR METABOLISM. The word, breakfast, is derived from breaking the fast after one has not eaten since the night before and is believed to be the most important meal of the day. It is the first chance we have to refuel our body, start our metabolism and begin burning calories. Not eating breakfast is akin to starving yourself and your metabolism slows so your body can conserve energy. Your body burns only the calories necessary until the necessary fuel becomes available. So, if you’re trying to lose weight this is the last thing you want.
3. BREAKFAST HELPS AVOID HUNGER. First, eating breakfast may reduce the hunger felt later in the day, which may lead to overeating. It is also felt that nutrients consumed at breakfast may leave us with a better ability to perform physical activity. Studies have found some indication that those who eat breakfast engage in more physical activity than non-breakfast eaters. It is also possible that eating a good breakfast on a regular basis may simply be a marker for a lifestyle change that includes a low-calorie, low-fat eating style.
4. BREAKFAST HELPS OUR ABILITY TO LEARN. The USDA, Harvard University and Tufts University have all performed studies that show children who eat breakfast attain higher scores on standardized achievement tests and have less behavior problems in school. Once can only imagine the same holds true for adults in our performance at work and home.
THIS POST CAME FROM WONKO .. 3 MIN AGO
I always eat breakfast, though I didn't used to before a year or so ago.
For awhile, I was considering veganism and was avoiding animal proteins and eating more soy. But for various reasons (including economical and the fact that I wasn't losing any weight) I'm now eating more LF dairy. Still no meat at this time.
I buy the cartons of egg whites and often make omelettes. I have a countertop kitchen gadget that I can simply pour the eggs into straight out of the carton and they cook in ~5 minutes. Totally brainless. My favorite add-ins are spinach and a few crumbles of feta.
I also love smoothies. Before, I was using silken tofu and soy milk and fruit. Now, I'm using LF yogurt and milk.
I add a couple spoonfuls of yougurt, splash of milk, 1/2 banana, a handful of frozen fruit, and a spoonful of orange juice concentrate (this makes it sweet) to the blender and I'm good to go.
I eat less cereal now than I used to, the egg whites seem to do a better job getting me to lunch. Plus, I sometimes crave cereal (even the unsweetened grainy kinds!) and am trying to not keep it around much to avoid eating too much of it...
I often have a piece of whole wheat toast with my eggs, to get some carbs and fiber. Coffee is a must-have for me, too. I don't add sugar, but do add some milk.
If all else fails and I can't prepare a "real" breakfast, like if I'm traveling for work or something, I'll eat my breakfast in bar form. Even convenience stores or hotel lobbies usually have some form of meal bar. I really like Luna bars, though I wish they were a bit bigger...
I always eat breakfast, though I didn't used to before a year or so ago.
For awhile, I was considering veganism and was avoiding animal proteins and eating more soy. But for various reasons (including economical and the fact that I wasn't losing any weight) I'm now eating more LF dairy. Still no meat at this time.
I buy the cartons of egg whites and often make omelettes. I have a countertop kitchen gadget that I can simply pour the eggs into straight out of the carton and they cook in ~5 minutes. Totally brainless. My favorite add-ins are spinach and a few crumbles of feta.
I also love smoothies. Before, I was using silken tofu and soy milk and fruit. Now, I'm using LF yogurt and milk.
I add a couple spoonfuls of yougurt, splash of milk, 1/2 banana, a handful of frozen fruit, and a spoonful of orange juice concentrate (this makes it sweet) to the blender and I'm good to go.
I eat less cereal now than I used to, the egg whites seem to do a better job getting me to lunch. Plus, I sometimes crave cereal (even the unsweetened grainy kinds!) and am trying to not keep it around much to avoid eating too much of it...
I often have a piece of whole wheat toast with my eggs, to get some carbs and fiber. Coffee is a must-have for me, too. I don't add sugar, but do add some milk.
If all else fails and I can't prepare a "real" breakfast, like if I'm traveling for work or something, I'll eat my breakfast in bar form. Even convenience stores or hotel lobbies usually have some form of meal bar. I really like Luna bars, though I wish they were a bit bigger...
THIS RESPONSE CAME FROM TWEHNER5 .. 52 MIN AGO
I *always* eat a yogurt for starters. Then, depending on whether I'm doing cardio or strength-training, I either eat more protein (cheese stick) or some more carbs+protein (half of whole-wheat bagel).
Don't ask me what I ate today. My donut crumb-lips are sealed!!! I'll think of an excuse if asked for one...............
I *always* eat a yogurt for starters. Then, depending on whether I'm doing cardio or strength-training, I either eat more protein (cheese stick) or some more carbs+protein (half of whole-wheat bagel).
Don't ask me what I ate today. My donut crumb-lips are sealed!!! I'll think of an excuse if asked for one...............
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