Thursday, February 9, 2017

Importance of Breakfast

According to Fox News Health in their article titled, "Skipping Breakfast May be Bad For Your Heart", state that eating breakfast and planning meals ahead of time may help lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 

The American Heart Association states that if more calories are consumed earlier in the day and calories are reduced in the evening, that can decrease the risk of having a heart attack or stroke and developing high cholesterol, high blood pressure or other cardiovascular diseases. People have become more accustomed to snacking throughout the day rather than eating full meals, and this had led people to be more likely to skip meals altogether. Approximately 30 percent of Americans currently skip breakfast. Those that skip breakfast are more likely to become obese, have poor nutrition and even develop diabetes. The cause of developing diabetes may be due to our bodies not being able to process sugars as effectively during the evening hours. Studies have shown that those who eat breakfast can have lower weights, although this isn’t always the case if they are choosing poor food items to consume. Some guidelines for healthy eating include an abundance of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, poultry and fish while reducing items such as sugar, salt and red meat. When meals are planned in advance this could allow a diet that’s better for the heart. In general, it is best to not eat after dinner to avoid overeating. To find out more ways to keep yourself healthy, please visit our website at www.oxborochiro.com



Source: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2017/02/01/skipping-breakfast-may-be-bad-for-your-heart-doctors-say.html