Skipping breakfast? Read what happens

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: You must have heard of the old saying that “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a normal people and dinner like a beggar.” That implies the first meal should be your biggest one that makes you full. A full breakfast helps you to get through the day with high energy level. Oversleeping, traffic, kids, meeting, - these are the list of reasons people give for not having breakfast. All-around health development: Having breakfast every day is good for your all development of your health as it balances your sugar level. It is necessary to feed the body after 8-10 hours of gap. If you fail to do so, it makes your body weak and vulnerable. It can lead to long-term health issues. So eating healthy during your breakfast is an important schedule for your health development. Energies you: A healthy breakfast rich in fibre and protein will provide the energy that your body needs throughout the morning. If you are skipping breakfast you are likely to feel dull and restless with low energy level. Energize and recharge your body every morning by having a balanced breakfast. Just have a bowl of cereal and fruit or whole grain bread and eggs or idlis or upma to keep your energy levels up. Consumption of more nutrients: As the morning breakfast is the first meal of the day after which your schedule depends on what the day has in store for you, so, it is necessary to consume a nutritious breakfast that will meet your daily nutrition needs. Lower heart disease risk: Having breakfast regularly can actually lower your chances of heart disease. If you skip breakfast, it has also been linked to higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Enhances concentration level: Having breakfast not only improves energy levels but also sharpens short-term memory. Besides, it also helps to improve concentration level in students and helps them to build focus on them. Eating a healthy breakfast of cereal, eggs, fruit, and yogurt helps to balance blood sugar levels and improve cognitive skills.