Do you eat breakfast?

[PaulG]

Do you eat breakfast?
About 1 year ago I didn't. When you wake up you don't want to eat but after hour you start feeling hunger but don't have time to eat breakfast. So one day I just started and now I do it every day. I think it has positive effect to your health and it just feels better. And I've found really interesting article:

"Eat your breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day!" Why are parents always saying that?

Well, imagine you're a car. After a long night of sleeping, your fuel tank is empty. Breakfast is the fuel that gets you going so you can hit the road.
What Should You Eat?

Any breakfast is better than no breakfast, but try not to have doughnuts or pastries all the time. They're high in calories, sugar, and fat. They also don't contain the nutrients a kid really needs. And if you have a doughnut for breakfast, you won't feel full for long.

Just like with other meals, try to eat a variety of foods, including:
grains (breads and cereals)
protein (meats, beans, and nuts)
fruits and vegetables
milk, cheese, and yogurt

Here are some breakfast ideas. First, the traditional ones:
eggs
French toast, waffles, or pancakes (try wheat or whole-grain varieties)
cold cereal and milk
hot cereal, such as oatmeal or cream of wheat (try some dried fruit or nuts on top)
whole-grain toast, bagel, or English muffin with cheese
yogurt with fruit or nuts
fruit smoothie, such as a strawberry smoothie

And now some weird (but yummy) ones:
banana dog (peanut butter, a banana, and raisins in a long whole-grain bun)
breakfast taco (shredded cheese on a tortilla, folded in half and microwaved; top with salsa)
country cottage cheese (apple butter mixed with cottage cheese)
fruit and cream cheese sandwich (use strawberries or other fresh fruit)
sandwich - grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or another favorite
leftovers (they're not just for dinner anymore!)
Skipping Breakfast

Some kids skip breakfast because they sleep too late or because they think it's a way to stay thin. But skipping breakfast doesn't help people maintain a healthy weight. In fact, someone who skips breakfast tends to eat more calories throughout the day.

If you find yourself skipping breakfast because you're too rushed, try these quick breakfasts. They're easy to grab on the way out the door or can be prepared the night before:
single servings of whole-grain, low-sugar cereal
yogurt
fresh fruit
whole-grain muffin
trail mix of nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, crackers, and dry cereal
Need More Convincing?

Just in case you need more evidence that eating breakfast is the way to go, kids who don't eat breakfast are less able to learn at school, get less iron (an important nutrient) in their diets, and are more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), which is a sign they may be overweight.

On the other hand, kids who eat breakfast do better in school, are more likely to participate in physical activities, and tend to eat healthier overall. So tomorrow morning, don't run out the door on an empty stomach. Fuel up with a healthy breakfast!

Updated and reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: March 2007

Source: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healt...breakfast.html

What about you?

[chinee]

I don't skip breakfast because it is a must. your body needs it because it gives you energy that you will be using through out the day.

[Dennis]

That`s my problem. I can`t eat breakfast after I wake up. I eat 5-6 hours later. And it hurts my health so much but I can`t help myself

[PaulG]

Dennis, it was my problem too. I was just "not ready" to eat. But you don't need much. Just one sandwich or something like that, hot tea or coffee and you are caring your health

[Dennis]

I drink coffee every day 4-5 hours before breakfast. And sometimes, I`m so hungry but can`t eat on that time because I`m busy...that`s problem..

[chinee]

Breakfast is a must because when your full Isn't it ? you feel a lot better and it keeps you going. I've already tried not to eat breakfast and I could tell that, during those days it made me feel uneasy for some reasons that my stomach ache. Eating breakfast is the first intake of foods that you should have for you to make your day healthy and full of energy.

[jstevenson]

For me breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is a reason it's called break fast (break fast).

[Dennis]

For me breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is a reason it's called break fast (break fast).

It`s the most important meal for everyone man, but problem is time when you`re eating it. Someone, like me, can`t eat 4-5 hours after wake up and it destroys me a lot...not my body, my health..

[EveNyasia]

I don't skip my breakfast.........

[coolguy]

Breakfast is a must meal for a person in his daily routine ...one have to work for the whole day and if his starting of the day is not energetic then how can he stay active for the whole day