Most people know you shouldn’t skip breakfast, but many don’t know why. You probably had your mother tell you every morning, “Eat your breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day.”

Well, the notion of breakfast being an all-important meal isn’t just a parental tool devised to get children to eat, it is actually true.

The body ‘fasts’ every night, and after about 12 hours without food, you need to replenish your energy supply.

The term ‘breakfast’ is used because this is the first meal after the long night hours. It is essential to ensure you have breakfast every day, below are some of the benefits of breakfasting:

Breakfasters are smarter. People who eat breakfast are more likely to do better in school or at work; hunger can be distracting, so the level of concentration is higher when you are well fed. Thus, your mind is sharper and you are better at problem-solving.

Breakfasters are happier. Generally, most people who skip breakfast tend to be cranky and uptight in the mornings. Food boosts feelings of wellbeing and makes you happier, particularly when the food is high in carbohydrates.

Breakfasters are healthier. Especially for children, skipping breakfast may cause deficiencies in nutrients such as iron, fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamin D.

Also, people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight or obese as they are more likely to participate in physical activities and less likely to stock up on junk food.

Little wonder why most dieticians and weight-loss experts advocate the importance of breakfast.

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