I Cannot Express How Important Breakfast Really Is!

Yes, we are all college students, which ultimately means we are always in a rush between school, work, and studying. This is why I cannot stress enough about how important eating breakfast really is!

According to research, eating a balanced, healthy breakfast helps your performance throughout the day. The benefits of breakfast include:

• An improved mood: Eating breakfast can potentially help elevate your mood. Studies show that students who skip breakfast are much more irritable and fatigued.
• More energy throughout the day: This is where consuming carbohydrates, high-protein, and some fats come in handy.
• Better concentration: Breakfast is brain food too!
• Weight management: Studies show that if you eat breakfast, you’re more likely to be at a healthy weight versus “breakfast-skippers.”

Now as a college student, don’t we want to set ourselves up for success every morning? The answer is, YES! As college students, we should dedicate time in the morning everyday to eating a good breakfast.

But after reading this, you are thinking to yourself, “What kind of quick basic meals can I eat for breakfast?” Well, that’s easy! Let’s go over the basics of a balanced breakfast ...

• Breakfast foods should come from three different food groups: protein, whole grains, and fruits or vegetables. 
• Proteins: Eggs, yogurt, peanut butter
• Whole Grains: Cereal or whole-wheat bagels and toast
• Fruits/Vegetables: Bananas are easy and can be taken on-the-go!
• Some quick breakfast ideas:
• One whole egg paired with half of a whole-wheat bagel
• Yogurt with fresh fruit
• Peanut butter spread on whole-wheat toast
• Low-fat smoothie
• Step outside of the box! Breakfast doesn’t always have to be breakfast foods!

So, as a student you can observe the numerous benefits of eating a healthy, balanced breakfast. Don’t forget to make notes and put breakfast on the agenda every morning! Jumpstart your day off right!

*For more detailed information and reference, please refer to this article: http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/diet-nutrition/start-with-a-better-breakfast.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthWomensHealth_20120306