Happy Monday, Everyone!
There’s nothing quite like the start of the week to ponder life’s greatest mysteries.
Should you or shouldn’t you eat breakfast? Now, THAT’S a question!
Instead of writing a million reasons why I think you should be chomping away on that first meal, I’ve asked eight other people, people like me and you, to tell me why they think breaking fast is important. Oh, and what they like to eat when breaking said fast of course!
A MOTHER:
“It’s all about the metabolism boost. When we sleep, our metabolism slows down. The only way to jumpstart it [again] is with healthy breakfast. [Eating breakfast] will help you burn calories from the beginning of the day.”
Favorite breakfast: smoothie with chocolate coconut milk spinach.
CREATOR OF SWEATSCALE:
“It’s the most important and most delicious meal of the day. Helloooo!”
Favorite breakfast: breakfast burrioto from Dimes in Chinatown with extra hot sauce.
AN ADORABLE 2 YEAR OLD:
“To get BIG!”
Favorite breakfast: “I want breakfast with ranch on it!”
A “TECHIE”
“[Eating breakfast] is the official start of my day. Waking up, checking Instagram, showering may happen before, but breakfast is when productivity starts.”
Favorite breakfast: plain greek yogurt with granola and fresh pineapple.
A SISTER
“I think you should eat a healthy breakfast because it sets the tone for your day. [Eating Breakfast] makes you feel less weak throughout the morning, and you also make better choices throughout the day.”
Favorite breakfast: eggs, whole wheat toast, and coffee.
A FELLOW FLYWHEEL INSTRUCTOR
“I eat breakfast to fuel my body for an active day and to keep my metabolism regular.”
Favorite breakfast: two eggs and an arepa—Columbian breakfast all the way!
AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE IN DIGITAL SALES
“I think you should eat breakfast to boost your metabolism for the day ahead and to fuel your body throughout the night.”
Favorite breakfast: whole wheat avocado toast.
A M.S. STUDENT OF NUTRITION AND CURRENT DIETETIC INTERN
“At night, while you’re sleeping, you’re technically fasting. Your body uses up stored energy to start your day. Brain fuction relies on glucose (carbs), which is the first macronutrient used as energy fuel, so breakfast provides a new influx of macronutrients to propel your brain, vital functions, and physical activity throughout the day! If you don’t have that glucose on hand, your body has to use other sources like fats or proteins as fuel, and the conversion time of fats/proteins to energy is much slower than glucose so your body lags.”
Favorite breakfast: Whole grains or high protein and low fat. Both are satisfying to get through to lunch. I prefer 1/2 cup (dry) oatmeal with a mashed banana, the banana adds volume and a fruit serving for the day. Yogurts or eggs are the best morning protein.
ME
“I believe that eating a healthy meal to start your morning will fuel your body for a strong, productive day. You are breaking-the-fast from dinner. I find that eating breakfast also helps me eat less calories throughout the day. The days I skip breakfast are the days my sweet tooth kicks in (low levels of blood sugar) and I crave unhealthy treats.
Favorite breakfast: sweet potato with almond butter
Everyone agrees that eating breakfast is important, and I hope this helps motivate you to start your day with the right fuel.
Peace, Love & Eat Breakfast!
Emily Burkhardt