You more than likely probably remember your parents reminding you every morning to eat your breakfast because it is the most important meal of the day. The truth is, breakfast is an extremely important way to begin your day and the perfect piece to overall great health. Sadly, more than one-fifth of adults are breakfast skippers!  One thing regular breakfast eaters share: a smaller waistline. Not only is breakfast an important meal to help lose weight and keep it off, but there a variety of other health benefits to starting your day off with a healthy balanced meal!

• Your heart: People who skip breakfast are more common to have higher cholesterol and be at a higher risk for heart disease and diabetes. Breakfasts that are fiber rich and balanced are excellent for heart health.
• Concentration: After sleeping throughout the night, your body is hungry. After waking or not eating for a long period of time your body begins to go into famine mode by storing the energy it has left. An empty stomach can lead to concentration issues and loss of focus. Fueling your body in the morning can lead to an overall more productive day.
• Impulse control: Filling up on a healthy breakfast can actually help fight cravings, which leads to lower body weight. Without breakfast, you’re more likely to reach for that bag of chips.

Breakfast is an essential meal that is more important than many believe, however not all breakfasts are created equal. Try to eat a variety of fruits, egg whites, low-fat dairy and whole grains. Stay away from foods that are high in sugar, like doughnuts and high carbohydrate breads. A healthy exercise regimen combined with regular breakfast eating is an excellent way to create an overall healthy lifestyle.  A day without breakfast is like a work out with a heart rate monitor–incomplete!