The morning is usually when everyone is in a rush, helping kids head to school, going to college or office. And during this hectic time it is all too easy to forget and even avoid your morning meal, especially for the weight conscious, since it means saving a few extra calories. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
To help set the record straight, here’s a table that will help you compare the two situations and their outcomes to help you make up your mind.
Your day | Without breakfast | With breakfast |
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Outcomes | Inadequate nutrition (lack of minerals and vitamins) | Balanced nutrition |
Weight loss not achieved | Successful weight loss | |
Feeling of failure and not wanting to continue | Feeling proud and wanting to move forward |
What does scientific research say?
Some studies have proven that the Body Mass Index (BMI which measures and indicates if your body weight is healthy, overweight or underweight) of women who eat breakfast is less than those who don’t, clearly showing that a good morning meal helps you keep a healthy weight.