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Importance of breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It considered in simple terms it is also said as break the fast. The gap between the dinner and breakfast is long and if the breakfast is skipped our brain may get required glucose thus affecting its functioning. Studies suggest that children who have breakfast regularly tend to be active and have better concentration and are alert than children who skip breakfast. Their academic performance and physical performance are better than those who skip breakfast. It reduces the tendency of an individual to snack frequently.
A healthy breakfast is essential .It should contain all the nutrients in balanced amounts. Generally a breakfast tends to be rich in cereals, moderate in protein and low in fat with small amount of fiber.
If you check the list of breakfast, Cereal porridges, pancakes, preparation made with cereal and pulse combination, cereal and vegetable combination, milk and cereals with fruits, bread with butter or jam or sandwiches,
These are combined with milk, hot chocolate, tea or coffee or fruit juices. A fruit can also be taken to complete the course.
Skipping a breakfast can make a person drowsy and lethargic and have a slower reaction time.
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