Healthy Breakfast

Although most people generally have three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), the most important of the three is eating a healthy breakfast. It is a very important meal, especially for kids and teens that are in school because it helps their brains to function better and make them more alert. Here are the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast: o Provides energy to start your day off right o Improves your daily nutrient intake o Prevents you from snacking on junk food before lunch o Helps you perform physical activities longer and better o Improves your ability to focus and concentrate in school o Helps you maintain a healthy body weight A healthy breakfast consists of a balanced amount of carbohydrates, proteins, and fibers. Carbohydrates are good for immediate energy, while proteins are used for later energy. Fiber is also important because it gives a feeling of fullness, prevents constipation, and also lowers cholesterol. You should stay away from sugary items like pop tarts or toaster strudels because the sugar burns you out later on during the day, and also because the nutritional value isn't that great. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/breakfast.html http://www.breakfastfirst.org/Teens1.html http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/420094174_f9b7a036f8.jpg