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Should you eat breakfast or skip it? When is the best time to eat breakfast? What if you\u2019re not hungry in the morning?\u00a0 Is breakfast really that important?<\/p>\n
Actually\u2026yes, breakfast is that important.<\/p>\n
What time you eat is not as important as what<\/em> you eat.<\/p>\n With breakfast, you are literally breaking a fast.\u00a0 It is the first food that activates your digestive system after the overnight hours where you did not eat.<\/p>\n The first food you eat will have a big effect on your digestive system. It will set the stage for your cravings, energy and even moods for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n So it\u2019s important to start your day with the right food. Let\u2019s take a look at the best and worst breakfast foods.<\/p>\n A lot of people love breakfast food. What\u2019s not to love? Pancakes, waffles, muffins, bagels, cereal\u2026so many delicious choices. And so much bread and sugar!<\/p>\n Starting your day with these foods sets you up for a sugar roller coaster. You will likely find yourself craving more sugar, feeling hungry and crashing when the sugar high wears off.<\/p>\n Foods high in ingredients like high fructose syrup disrupt the brain\u2019s \u201cI\u2019m full\u201d hormones. So instead of feeling full, you find yourself hungry again.<\/p>\n In addition to the culprits listed above, beware of the following \u201chealthy\u201d breakfast foods.<\/p>\n Yogurt is supposed to be healthy for you, but it is loaded with hidden sugar.\u00a0 Be especially wary of \u201clow fat\u201d yogurt. That\u2019s where additional sugar can really sneak up on you.<\/p>\n Sure, wheat bread is supposed to be better than white bread.\u00a0 But even wheat bread can contain high fructose corn syrup.<\/p>\n Even \u201chealthy\u201d cereal bars can be high in sugar, corn syrup, sugar cane and fructose.<\/p>\n Set yourself up for a successful day by eating breakfast foods low in sugar and high in protein.<\/p>\n These are foods high in protein and low in sugar. They give your body the fuel it needs. They make you feel full. By eating these foods after you \u201cbreak your fast\u201d, you start your day and your digestion on a healthy note.<\/p>\nWorst breakfast foods<\/h2>\n
Yogurt<\/h3>\n
Wheat bread<\/h3>\n
Cereal bars<\/h3>\n
Best breakfast foods<\/h2>\n
Eggs, meats, cheese, vegetables<\/h3>\n