INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
HighlightsSkipping breakfast is a cardinal sin if you're looking to lose weightEating sugary cereals or drinking packaged fruit juice is
unhealthyDon't start eating right after waking up; drink warm water first
It's a well-known fact that breakfast in the most important meal of the day and skipping it can have harmful impacts on our overall
Not having a proper breakfast is a cardinal sin, especially if you are looking to lose weight and/or maintain weight loss
But, it's not just about achieving and maintaining an ideal body weight - breakfast is important for supplying your body with adequate
energy to keep you going through the busiest parts of the day
It's often advised to consume enough healthy foods and nutrients, minerals and vitamins in your breakfast meal to give your body a good
However, these things aren't very obvious to many people, who often skip breakfast and end up derailing their weight loss journey, instead
of boosting it.But, merely eating something for breakfast isn't going to help you
Your healthy breakfast meal must contain foods that supply your body with energy, to tide over the energy drain of high-stress work mornings
A lot of tend to eat greasy foods or drink sugary beverages for breakfast or consume highly caffeinated drinks
All of these may be counter-productive when it comes to weight loss
It's very important to get your breakfast meals just right
There are some common mistakes that all of us have made or are possibly still continue to make, which are extremely destructive when it
Eating oily or greasy foods: A lot of our traditional breakfast foods are rich in oil and grease
While these breakfast foods are tasty and filling, it's not a very good idea to start your day with them
Greasy foods may cause digestive troubles, distracting you from your work or studies
Moreover, these foods are often devoid of nutrition and may make you feel sluggish in the morning.2
Eating sugary drinks or foods: A lot of our packaged breakfast cereals or fruit juices contain hidden sugars
These are low on nutrition and high in calories, and hence, should be avoided
Same goes for energy drinks or fizzy drinks with artificial sweeteners, as these are packing in a lot of calories that can derail your
Juicing your fruits and veggies: Fruits and vegetables are high in fibre and natural sugars, which are both great for giving your body a
natural energy boost in the morning
Fruit or vegetable juices on the other hand eliminate the fibre, making your fruit/veggie portion less filling
Loading up on caffeine: A significantly large number of people around the world prefer to have a caffeinated drink with their morning meal
Tea and coffee are two of the most common and most popular ones and while one-odd cup of either drink may help boost metabolism and mood,
So, we end up having a small and incomplete breakfast meal
Your breakfast should be filling, otherwise you end up feeling hungry soon after
This makes you want to crave unhealthy snacks, which are no friends of your waistline.6
Not prepping for breakfast: Meal preps are important for anyone wanting to lose weight and ignoring it just won't do
But, while lunch and dinner preps are common, we often forget prepping for breakfast and grabbing anything we see in front of us in the
Your breakfast prep may just include stocking up on healthy options like poha, oats, milk, whole wheat bread and eggs, etc
Eating breakfast outside: A lot of restaurants and cafes nowadays offer all-day breakfast menus and buffets, but these should be indulged in
Try and make it a habit to have breakfast at home, so that you are mindful of how many calories and how much nutrition is going into your
So, no more making coffee stops at that Starbucks for your daily cuppa on your way to work - carry your own homemade coffee instead.8
Ignoring the fat: A fear of fat has been bred into our psyche and it's making us throw out a lot of nutritious food
Good quality of monounsaturated fatty acids are good for the body, especially when consumed with breakfast, as they promote satiety and keep
mistakes: Eating breakfast from outside makes you eat more calories9
Eating leftovers for breakfast: The prospect of eating leftover pizza, burger, fried rice, etc
for breakfast is very tempting
But unfortunately, it's not a very good practice
Leftover or re-heated foods have low nutritional value and no matter how well they were stored or refrigerated, leftovers are unhealthy
Protein Breakfast Ideas10
Eating breakfast in bed: Don't start eating right after waking up in the morning
It's always healthier to first drink a glass of warm water, first thing in the morning, to boost your digestive system
Starting your day with a glass of warm water has a number of health benefits, including aiding weight loss
So, pass off on the opportunity of 'breakfast in bed' and instead wait for at least half an hour after you wake up to eat breakfast.These
breakfast practices may not guarantee a dramatic weight loss for you, but if incorporated into your daily routine, these will definitely
lead to an overall improvement in your health.
