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Angela M. Homer, PTA, LMT, NASM-CPT
The Importance Of Eating Breakfast
Sports Pro Physical Therapy, LLC

The Importance Of Eating Breakfast

For years, it has been touted as the most important meal of the day. Then why are so many people doing without it? By skipping breakfast, you run the risk of draining your energy levels for the rest of the day. This includes difficulty concentrating, increased irritability and causing you to be less efficient at work. Regardless of why people skip breakfast, there are some easy solutions that can help.

For some, the lack of appetite could be due to a large meal eaten or extra snacks the previous evening.On the other hand, an athlete who practices early in the morning may fear gastrointestinal discomfort and then find that their appetite is curbed post-workout. Whatever your reasons, skipping breakfast can affect your eating patterns for the rest of the day.

For morning exercisers, it's important that you replace depleted glycogen stores by eating a breakfast that combines carbohydrates and protein. For example, wrap up a bagel with peanut butter, a banana and a bottle of fruit juice.

Your best bet is to stick with something higher in carbohydrates so that it is digested quickly.A good rule of thumb, eating 0.5 grams of carbohydrates (approximately two calories) per pound of body weight, one hour before exercise will give you the right amount to fuel your muscles.

In a nutshell, for best training and muscle growth, refuel with carbohydrates and a little protein within 30-45 minutes of your workout. Ideal food choices would have a higher proportion of carbohydrate to protein that includes chocolate milk, bagels, sandwiches, trail mix, or yogurt.

From early work commutes to pre-dawn workouts, breakfast is the most common meal that is the victim of being skipped over. Instead of giving reasons why you don't have time, or it is discomforting, think about ways that you could fit it in even if it's something really small and simple.

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