HEALTHY EATING- BREAKFAST

Sally Hu InternLuna Medical Care PCBuffalo NYEducation resource 9/29/2012

• March 18, 2011According to a recent survey from Food Insight, 93% of Americans agree that breakfast is the most important meal, yet fewer than half (44%) are eating it every day. --Food insight of America

STATISTICS SPEAK LOUD!

• So, why do so many people skip breakfast?

SHOCKED! AREN’T YOU?

1. A misunderstanding that skipping breakfast would help lose weight.

• Not hungry

• Stimulate appetite

WHY SKIP BREAKFAST?

2. No time

•Don’t wake up early

• Be on the run to work

WHY SKIP BREAKFAST?

3. Not being aware of the benefits of breakfast

. Nutrients missed at breakfast are rarely made up

WHY SKIP BREAKFAST?

• Breakfast helps to control excess hunger throughout the day

• Skipping breakfast also trigger bad eating habits throughout the day

WEIGHT LOSS

• Skipping breakfast negatively impacts concentration on work and study

COGNITION

• Your body stays in a fasting mode but you don’t have enough fuel to accelerate your rate of metabolism, thereby the body burns fewer calories.

• DON’T BE WEAK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY!

METABOLISM

Physical symptoms Depression Anxiety Self-reported cognitive failures

SKIPPING BREAKFAST MATTERS…

Adults who regularly eat a cereal breakfast feel better physically and emotionally

Now after realizing the significance of breakfast, you may ask “ what does a healthy breakfast mean?

1. Whole grainsExamples include whole-grain rolls, bagels, hot or cold whole-grain cereals, low fat bran muffins…

THE CORE OF A HEALTHY BREAKFAST

2. Fruits and vegetablesFresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice beverages without added sugar, or fruit and vegetable smoothies. Choose low-sodium versions of beverages, though.

THE CORE OF A HEALTHY BREAKFAST

3. Low fat dairySkim milk, low fat yogurt and low fat cheeses, such as cottage and natural cheeses

THE CORE OF A HEALTHY BREAKFAST

• The wise saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”.

ENJOY BREAKFAST

• 1. Overcome the reasons not to have breakfast and make it part of your day.

• 2. If you are too busy in the morning, prepare as much as you can the night before.

• 3. If you cannot stomach anything first thing try just a glass of pure, unsweetened fruit juice, a banana, yogurt or slice of toast.

• 4.Get into the habit of trying different dishes at breakfast and enjoy it!

TAKE ACTION!

Wish you a healthy breakfast and break you fast!