“Breakfast” The most important meal of the day, this statement must be known by everyone and at some point already said somewhere in our lives.
But is it actually true?
In reality, breakfast is, without a doubt, an important meal, it can mean that the person wakes up early, or even it is a meal of choice for many people, who say that they only start to function after eating this meal. However, there are those who say the opposite, who wake up without any hunger, and in the following minutes or even hours, they are unable to ingest anything.
But who is correct?
Well, the answer is “they are both correct”, because, the good truth is that the most important thing is the total intake throughout the day. If the person who can't eat anything in the morning, has soup for lunch, with lean meats, a source of carbohydrates, such as rice, a good dish of vegetables and a fruit for dessert, this person is on the right path, as far as he says. respect for food with a view to optimizing health.
Some studies suggest that those who skip breakfast also have a larger waist circumference, excess weight and a high cardiovascular risk, which does not mean that skipping a meal is the “problem”, but rather that individuals who They skip breakfast, are also individuals who drink more alcohol, smoke, have poorer quality of sleep and do not exercise.
In short, breakfast is an important meal if it is well accepted by those who eat it, and if it is aligned with a good daily dietary structure, in order to optimize health, breakfast is undoubtedly a meal welcome.
If someone isn't able to make this meal, it's no big deal, as long as the rest of the day, which may possibly start with a morning snack and last until supper, is also well planned, always opting for a longer meal. intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
Rui Jorge Lopes
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