Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start a new day, but breakfast is linked to many health benefits, and here are a few of them.



1. Better Weight Control Many studies, have shown that breakfast eaters tend to weigh less than breakfast skippers. A possible explanation is that eating a healthy breakfast can reduce hunger throughout the day, and help people make better food choices at other meals. While it might seem you could save calories by skipping breakfast, this is not an effective strategy. Typically, hunger gets the best of breakfast- skippers, and they eat more at lunch and throughout the day.



2. Are All-Around Healthier Many studies have shown that not only are breakfast-eaters less likely to be obese, they're also more likely to have good blood sugar levels and less likely to be hungry later on in the day.



3. Feel More Energized Eating a breakfast that's high in fiber and carbohydrates could help you feel less tired throughout the day. Researchers found that when people ate a high-fiber, low-carb breakfast, they had more energy throughout the day compared with people who ate a high-fat breakfast.



4. Have Better Cholesterol Levels Skipping the benefits of breakfast can lead to an increase in LDL (“bad” cholesterol) levels, according to a study by researchers at the University of Nottingham in England.



5. Think Smarter & Remember Better According to the American Dietetic Association, children who eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on the playground, with better concentration, problem-solving skills, and eye-hand coordination.



OTHER IMPORTANT FACTS

I. Please note that most studies linking breakfast to weight control loss looked at a healthy breakfast containing protein and/or whole grains -- not meals loaded with fat and calories.

II. Researchers found that eating a high-calorie breakfast actually seemed to hinder concentration.

III. Don’t eat dessert for breakfast. Some cereals contain high level of sugar and need to be taken with caution.

IV. Coffee has been linked to a whole host of health benefits, from a decreased risk of depression to a lower risk of some cancers and Type 2 diabetes. But be careful with coffee if you have high blood pressure.