Posted by jujube on February 5, 2005, at 10:16:08
In reply to Is breakfast really good?, posted by CareBear04 on February 4, 2005, at 17:30:36
I am not a nutrition expert, but I was a notorious breakfast skipper for years and learned the hard way just how important breakast is. Once I stopped relying solely on 2 or 3 cups of coffee to start my day, I noticed a difference in my energy levels, my ability to concentrate and my endurance (even if all I eat is a banana or half an energy/protein bar or a small serving of yogurt).
What I have read is that at night your body slows down, minimizing the work done by your digestive organs. This decreases your metabolic rate. Breakfast gives your body the wake-up call it needs by revving up your metabolism — and this cuts the urge to snack in between meals. Research has shown that people who eat breakfast have a lower overall fat intake than those who miss skip it.
In addition, breakfast is the first chance the body has to refuel its glucose levels after eight to 12 hours without a meal or snack. Glucose is essential for the brain and is the main energy source. Blood glucose also helps fuel the muscles needed for physical activity throughout the day.
Breakfast is also very important for weight loss and weight management. The body needs to 'break the fast’ of not eating for the past eight to 12 hours. Eating breakfast helps curb your hunger and prevent binge eating later in the day.
Just a few things to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to re-fuel before a morning workout.
Tamara
> every fitness expert says that breakfast is absolutely necessary. there is some difference of opinion, though, on whether breakfast should be taken before or after exercise. the merits that i understand about eating before is that you have more endurance to sustain your workout. suppose you have plenty of "energy" from a big meal the night before. will exercising on an empty stomach burn more fat and get the metabolism going?
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