BREAKFAST - Are You Getting Enough?
Does your hectic lifestyle make it near impossible to eat a good hearty breakfast each day?
It's unfortunate that some of us place a low priority on eating the most important meal of the day.
Here are a few reasons why you should make the time to have a really good breakfast:
Source of Energy
You wake up in the morning on an empty stomach. Like a car low on gasoline, you need fuel to get you going. That fuel or energy comes from a healthy breakfast.
Weight Control
Eating the first meal of the day, revs up the body's metabolic rate. As a result the body burns calories faster than if the body was deprived of breakfast. Those who regularly eat breakfast will find it easier to maintain their weight.
Better Performance
Breakfast can improve your performance during the day. A Boston study showed that children who started eating breakfast raised their test scores significantly.
Quick Breakfasts
If you are in such a hurry that sitting to eat a good breakfast is not an option, try the following quick breakfasts:
yogurt
fresh fruit
whole-grain muffin
Banana sliced into yogurt
Banana with peanut butter
single servings of whole-grain, low-sugar cereal
Oatmeal with fruit (e.g. apples, blueberries)
trail mix of nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, crackers, and dry cereal |
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DID YOU KNOW...?
...that jumping rope for about fifteen minutes, burns about 200 calories? Of course the number of calories burned depends on how fast you go and how much you weigh.
Contrary to the belief that jumping rope is hard on the joints, it's easier on the knees and hips than running, since you land on the balls of your feet so the calves and shins absorb and control the impact.
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