Hi, I’m Weis Dietitian Christina with the Weis HealthyBites tip of the week.
Breakfast does just that – breaks the fast. It gives you energy to fuel the day. Like driving a car, starting the day with an empty fuel tank won’t get you very far.
· Breakfast can help keep your appetite in check and prevent low blood sugar.
· When breakfast is skipped or eating is held off for most of the day, hunger may become too intense, making it less likely that better-for-you foods will be chosen for meals and snacks.
· Set yourself and your day up for success by eating breakfast 1-2 hours after waking up.
Aim to incorporate a component from each – protein, carbohydrate, and healthy fats. This could be traditional breakfast foods or more nontraditional such as dinner leftovers from the night before.
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