Do not skip breakfast
Have you heard this before? Most of us have at one time. Do we heed the advice? Many of us don't. It's not an old wives tale; having a good breakfast plays a vital role in leading a healthy life. When you eat the right foods at breakfast, it sets you up for the day by kick-starting your metabolism, providing a steady stream of energy to keep you going in the morning, plus it can help to manage your appetite - great news if you're on a diet plan.
Breakfast and metabolism
Metabolism is the physical and chemical processes that create and use energy in the body. The break down of the food we eat and its transformation to energy is a function of metabolism. While you sleep the body's metabolism slows, as its food supply is deprived and its energy requirement is only for essential bodily functions. So you can imagine, if you don't eat breakfast, your metabolism stays as this slower rate and doesn't get that kick-start it needs for the day and to give you more energy.
Breakfast and energy levels
If you try to start the day without fueling your body with the right food, you'll likely end up crashing mid-morning and reaching for 'quick fix' snacks to keep your energy levels up. These unhealthy snacks are often high in sugar, high in fat, and lack adequate protein. They cause your blood sugar levels to spike and then dramatically drop, meaning your appetite won't be satisfied for longer than about an hour. Eating a healthy balanced breakfast, particularly one that provides a good source of protein and complex carbohydrates, will help you maintain a steady stream of energy.
Breakfast and weight loss
Skipping breakfast in order to lose weight? Think again. Missing the morning meal actually slows your weight loss efforts because it slows your metabolism, a driving force behind your weight loss. Instead, be sure to eat a healthy breakfast - one that's balanced in key macro-nutrients such as complex carbohydrates and protein. Including adequate protein for breakfast is especially important as it helps you feel fuller longer, so you're less likely to crave unhealthy snacks mid-morning.
Need some healthy breakfast ideas?
Avoid breakfast cereals that are high in sugar, fat, and salt. Instead, choose foods such as wholegrain muesli with nuts, fresh fruit and low fat yogurt; wholegrain toast topped with eggs and sliced tomato; or oats with skim milk, nuts, seeds and fruit. Combine these wholesome foods with healthy breakfast options from your Herbalife Independent Distributor to ensure that your day begins in a healthy fashion.
*Any weight loss or health testimonials presented here are applicable to the individuals depicted and are not a guarantee of your weight loss nor are they typical. Herbalife products can be a healthy part of your weight loss program, which includes diet and exercise.
An extensive questionnaire generated responses from more than 200 U.S. Herbalife Independent Distributors about their weight-loss programs and results. They reported weight loss ranging from 4 pounds to 167 pounds and a reduced body mass index (BMI) of 1.5 points to 24.1 points, suggesting that consumption of Herbalife® products is associated with weight loss and improvement in BMI in those ranges.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
