Conventional wisdom has always dictated that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but are our thoughts on this changing? Let’s look at the arguments.
The arguments for eating breakfast
Various trials have been carried out to assess the arguments for eating breakfast, but the results have been mixed. Interestingly, trials into the effects of skipping breakfast have also been mixed, suggesting that there’s a great deal of variability between individuals, and other lifestyle factors may come into play.
In many cases, the arguments for eating breakfast are that it ‘sets you up for the day’ with nutrients and energy, helps to balance your blood sugar, provides nutrients and prevents cravings, as well as energy crashes, in the middle of the morning.
The arguments for occasionally skipping breakfast
Other people argue for occasionally skipping breakfast under versions of intermittent fasting, where, as the name suggests, people occasionally delay or skip meals. Fasting benefits appear to include weight management, glucose management, healthier gut bacteria, and possible other benefits, including autophagy.
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What’s the best approach?
For most people, the key to success is to have a small and nutritious breakfast that has plenty of complex carbohydrates with fibre, protein and some healthy fats. Sugar should be minimised as it sets up a blood sugar rollercoaster that will leave you tired and hungry long before lunch! If you add fruit and vegetables, then your breakfast is already supporting your five-a-day goals and setting you up for success with plenty of great nutrients.
As with so many things, individual preferences and lifestyle factors are key. So if you’re not sure about whether to skip or eat breakfast, try both approaches to work out which will be best for you.
For most people, it will make sense to eat breakfast, certainly for growing young people, elderly people, pregnant women and those recovering from illness. Which approach will you try?
