Weight Loss - Breakfast
We have all heard how important breakfast is, but what is not common knowledge is that breakfast is actually important to weight loss. Eating a healthy breakfast can help you loose as much as 150 calories more on average! Why is it so important to have a healthy Breakfast?
We have all heard nutritionists gone on about how the breakfast is the most
important meal of the day. But here are the reasons why:
- It helps you burn more calories
Scientific research has shown that people who skip breakfast burn
fewer calories in a weight loss program, on average 150 calories fewer! There are a
number of reasons for this, but the two main reasons are because
by eating a healthy breakfast you will actually kick start
your metabolism rate which means you burn more calories. In
addition, by eating a healthy breakfast, you will are also
less likely to eat junk foods (which are just empty calories).
- It improves your immunity
Research has shown that people who eat a healthy breakfast are less likely to catch colds, flu and other respiratory tract illnesses.
- It improves the mood
A research carried out by the Bristol University has shown that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be emotionally depressed. This is because a lack of serotonin will cause you to feel tired, irritable and unable to concentrate.
- It reduces the risk of diabetes
Diabetes is a illness caused by the blood sugar problems. This is why people who eat a healthy breakfasts are less likely to develop blood-sugar problems.
- It lowers the cholesterol
People who miss breakfast or eat unhealthy fried breakfast are more likely to have high cholesterol.
- It improves your memory
Research has shown that people who eat regular healthy breakfast tend to have better memory than people who skip them. This is often because the breakfast eaters tend to get more essential vitamins and minerals than those who skip them.
- It improves your life span
A study has shown that people who reach the age of 100 are more likely to be the ones who ate regular healthy breakfasts.
- It improves your social life!
People who eat regular healthy breakfasts are less likely to suffer from bad breath.
So what are the examples of a healthy breakfast?
- Ham and mushroom omelet
Eggs are rich in vitamin B12 which helps keep blood
healthy. The Ham and Mushroom omelet is also an excellent
source of protein, which helps build and repair muscles. The
mushrooms are also an excellent source of potassium, which
helps if you suffer from cramps.
- Porridge with nuts and blueberries
Oat is an excellent slow-release energy food, and
it also lowers the cholesterol. The blueberries are excellent
anti-oxidants and it is also believe to help reverse signs
of brain ageing. Nuts are generally a good source of protein.
- Toasted Bagel and smoked salmon and cream cheese
The toasted wholemeal bagel will reduce the risk of heart disease. The cheese is a good source of bone building calcium. The salmon is excellent source of Omega 3 and protein.
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 Children & Obesity
In simple terms, obesity is caused when the body stores excessive calories.
Obesity in civilized countries is reaching epidemic proportions. What
is worrying is that the children too are now more obese than ever before
in the history of man kind!
Child Obesity and Weight Loss
 Calories and Weight Loss Weight loss depends on the amount of calorie intake. Calories are used by the body to perform its day-to-day functions. However, when the calories taken in is greater than the energy burnt, then the excess calories are stored as fat. The most common reasons for excessive consumption of calories are:
- Psychological
- Emotional
- Lack of knowledge
- Habit
calories and weight loss
 Weight loss plans There are a number of VERY dangerous diet plans used to target weight loss. A dangerous, or misleading, diet is one which provides "rapid" result. Remember, in order for a diet to be effective and safe, your body needs time to adjust to the change in your lifestyle. This is because rapid dieting will almost always have health consequences, and in fact research has also shown that as soon as your body adjusts to the diet, you will start to put on weight at even a higher rate than before.
Weight loss diet
 Weight Loss plans to be avoided For legal reasons we are unable to actually name dangerous or misleading
weight loss diets, however, the following is a list which should help
you identify these diets for yourself.
- Any diet that cuts out any essential food groups (Specially carbohydrates!)
- Any diet that promises or guarantees fast result
- Any diet that involves you drinking only liquid food.
- Any diet that involves you buying processed and ready made "food
substitutes".
Weight loss diets
 Diet The food you eat is the single most important factor in your
weight loss program. Weight loss is only achieved through
a healthy diet.
Weight loss diet and health
 Exercise Exercise is vital not only to a safe weight loss plan, but, is also crucial to the general operation and well being of the human body.
Weight loss exercise
 Measuring Body Fat Measuring the Body Fat is a much more accurate way of measuring
how your weight loss program is going than using a bathroom
scale. The bathroom scales are highly misleading!
Measure Body Fat
 Swimming Swimming is a VERY effective and safe way of burning calories. Its one of the safest ways of exercising as you do not put any excessive force on the joints.
Swimming
 Walking Walking is one of the safest form of exercise as you burn those calories without excessive wear and tear on the joints.
Walking
 Pilates and Yoga Pilates and Yoga are important to any weight loss program as they both encourage good body posture and alignment.
Pilates
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