01/5 Reasons to have breakfasts
“Breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince; dinner like a pauper” – we are all familiar with this famous adage. Yet when trying to shed kilos most people conveniently skip their breakfast to cut down the intake of calories. They either choose to have a cup of black coffee or completely shun from taking anything in the morning. Contrary to popular opinion this practice does not really speed up the weight loss process, rather halt your progress. Here are some reasons why you must not skip your breakfast at all when trying to shed kilos.
02/5 It kickstarts your metabolism
When you wake up in the morning, your metabolism slows down due to night long fasting. This can also slow down the fat-burning process. So, it is crucial to have something within an hour after getting up. A plate full of a healthy and nutritious meal can help to boost your metabolism and burn calories all day long. Eggs, smoothies, oats, fruits, upma, idli are some healthy breakfast options.
03/5 It reduces night-time carving
Studies suggest that having a nutritious, healthy and fiber-rich breakfast also reduces the risk of nighttime cravings. Those who do not eat enough in the morning tend to crave carbs later in the day. A breakfast high in carbohydrates helps to manage your blood sugar level and ward off cravings later. People who skip carb in the morning mostly load on to it in the evening.
04/5 It keeps you fuller
Eating a fibre-rich breakfast in the morning keeps you fuller till your next meal in the afternoon. This reduces the craving for unhealthy and sugary food items. Unhealthy munching is a common culprit that can sabotage your weight loss plan. When you skip breakfast the chances of caving into your craving in the day increases, which could easily ruin all your efforts.
05/5 It gives you an extra dose of protein
Missing out on breakfast in the morning also means that you are missing out on essential nutrients including protein. If you have been trying to shed kilos for a long time, you must know how important it is to eat a sufficient amount of protein in the day. It is the building block of life that helps to repair damaged cells and build muscles. Breakfast gives you an extra dose of protein.
