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Control Weight
Studies confirm that non-breakfast eaters are generally heavier than breakfast eaters. There are several theories about how breakfast help weight loss and maintenance, and very likely, they’re all true to some degree.
By satiating hunger, bumping up blood glucose, and prompting other healthier dietary choices, a morning meal can fight off some of the leading causes of weight gain and obesity.
The National Weight Control Registry reports that 80 percent of its members, who have lost a significant amount of weight and kept it off, stick to a fairly regimented diet that always includes breakfast. It seems that those who skip breakfast will give in to hunger later on, leading to bigger lunches and more indulgence throughout the day.
Resources
EAS Academy (Why Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day)WebMD (The Many Benefits of Breakfast)Consumer Reports (Why eating the right breakfast is so important)Live Science (4 Reasons Why You Should Never Skip Breakfast)Prevention (9 Breakfasts that Jump-Start Your Brain)
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