We've always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, here is another reason that you should not go hungry in the morning!
A recent study published in the journal "Obesity" examined when the best time of day is to consume your calories. They took 93 overweight and obese women in their 40's, suffering from metabolic syndrome, and gave them a 1400 calorie/day diet for 3 months. The participants were divided into two groups:
- Group A ate a large breakfast (700 calories), followed by a 500 calorie lunch and 200 calorie dinner.
- Group B ate a small breakfast (200 calories), followed by a 500 calories lunch and 700 calorie dinner.
They found that after 3 months, Group A had lost more weight, had smaller waist circumferences, and lower levels of triglycerides, fasting glucose, insulin and levels of insulin resistance. They also reported feeling higher satiety (more full and satisfied).
As these women all suffered from metabolic syndrome (suffer from conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugars or diabetes, abnormal cholesterol levels and abdominal obesity), results may not be completely generalizable to everyone. However, they do show the importance of a healthy start to your day.
So, if you're not eating breakfast, make sure you make some changes to incorporate this meal into your morning routine. Your body will thank you for it!
-Tannys & Alex
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