Opinions vary widely when it comes to breakfast. Some take time for a hearty first meal, others eat breakfast late or not at all – for example to save calories.
But experts disagree about whether skipping breakfast is advisable to lose weight.
In an article in Forbes magazine, nutritionist Kim Larson explains why the first meal of the day is important for those trying to lose weight – and when the best time for breakfast is.
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Why eating breakfast can help you lose weight
Larson says a healthy breakfast is essential to providing the body with energy for the day. The expert knows that the morning meal also stimulates the metabolism, balances blood sugar and improves cognitive functions.
If you eat at least a little something in the morning, you can keep your weight better under control – and therefore be more likely to stick to a diet.
Those who don’t eat breakfast, on the other hand, are often prone to cravings. If you haven’t eaten enough during the day, your body will try to compensate for this deficit.
“If you don’t eat, you’re disrupting your hunger hormones, which will cause you to overeat throughout the day.”
Skipping breakfast also reduces concentration and productivity. In the long term, it can even promote deficiency symptoms and chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.
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Expert explains: This is the best time for breakfast
For these reasons, you should eat breakfast every day – if possible within the first two hours of getting up. “The sooner you eat breakfast when you wake up, the better it is for your metabolism,” says Larson.
The nutritionist recommends eating fresh fruit with muesli and low-fat milk or hard-boiled eggs. But porridge or home-made smoothies are also rich in nutrients and minerals, says Larson.
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