Skipping Breakfast could Potentially Lead to Weight Gain

It is a known fact that people who eat breakfast eat less throughout the day. However I do occasionally hear someone say; “when I eat breakfast I actually feel hungrier!” This is true if what you are eating for the first thing, is unbalanced. You must combine protein, complex carbohydrates and fibre. This combination will make you feel full longer, compared to a simple carbohydrate breakfast with no protein, such as a white bagel with jam. So, try substituting the white bagel (simple carb) to a complex carbohydrate such as a whole-wheat bagel with a teaspoon of almond butter. The two options mentioned above may have the same caloric intake however the latter will delay hunger longer, by slowing down your digestion.

It is normal to feel hungry between breakfast and lunch, so be aware of this and plan to bring along a healthy snack to eat in between your meals. As you step out the front door for the day put a piece of fruit in your bag or try one of my favourites; Leclerc’s healthy snack Praeventia granola bar bites which average 16% fibre, and have low saturated fat with only 100 calories. It is better to have a healthy breakfast, and healthy small snack which will help you choose a healthier lunch rather than a gigantic fattening early lunch which you may feel inclined to attack because of your morning food deprivation.

Starting your day with a nourishing breakfast sets the road for a healthy weight management program by helping you avoid overeating the wrong foods while making sure your body’s metabolism does not slow down.