Shakerela Health Design

Feel Good and Control Your Weight

Benefits of a Healthy Morning Meal Breakfast
really is the most important meal of the day
It gives you energy to start the day and is linked to many health benefits
Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast can help give you
a nutritionally complete diet, higher in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
better weight control
improved concentration and performance in the classroom or the boardroom
more strength and energy to engage in physical activity
and lower cholesterol levels



CARBS-BASED BREAKFAST
In the morning, simple carbohydrates (e.g.,
sugary refined cereals, white breads, toasts, etc.)
cause an immediate surge of blood sugar levels,
which results in the release of a substantial
amount of insulin. The insulin removes sugar from
the blood and puts it into storage, primarily in fat
tissue. The result is a decreased level of blood
sugar and a thirst for more carbs. This cycle repeats itself two to three more times during the day. When
blood sugars drop quickly, we often look for something sweet to bring the levels back up. If this happens
enough times during the day, we could end up snacking too much and taking in too many calories.

SKIPPING BREAKFAST

When you skip breakfast, blood sugar drops
below the normal level, and you experience
cravings and a drop in energy. You again revert to
simple carbohydrates to achieve a quick surge of
blood sugar and to overcome hunger and a drop
in energy. Simple carbohydrates will cause an
immediate surge of blood sugar levels and a
substantial insulin emission. The insulin removes sugar from blood turning its excess into fat. Then this
cycle repeats itself two to three more times during the day. This vicious cycle constitutes one of the major
reasons for diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight.



BALANCED PROTEIN-BASED
BREAKFAST

Such a breakfast supplies our body with all vital
nutrients and energy without increasing blood
sugar and insulin levels. It helps to avoid
dependence on carbs during the day. In this way,
appetite stays under control, cravings for carbs
(e.g., snacks, chocolate, pastry, soft drinks, etc.)
diminish, and the body uses its own stored fats to get more energy.