There is nothing which sets the tone of one’s day better than breakfast considering that it is far more than just a meal and is actually a base for the body’s vibrancy as well as long-term wellness.
Most people don’t know that the quality of breakfast consumed might be the key to combating cardiovascular disease while everyone is aware that a good breakfast gives you the energy you need to get through your day, reported Earth.
Experts at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute investigated the link between breakfast quality and heart health in a recent study.
At least 383 participants were tracked by the researchers in the PREDIMED-Plus project. To examine the impact of a Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity on heart disease – compared to the impact of dietary recommendations alone, was the goal of the project.
“Breakfast is a pivotal meal because it breaks the longest fasting time in the day. According to dietary recommendations, an adequate breakfast provides 20–25% of energy intake,” wrote the study authors.
They added: “Skipping breakfast has been associated to higher prevalence of obesity, risk of diabetes, and metabolic conditions. On the contrary, eating breakfast has been associated with a better quality of the whole diet.”
It was revealed by the study that participants who consumed 20-30% of their daily energy intake at breakfast showed promising health outcomes.
Moreover, it was noted that they had a more favourable body weight evolution as compared to those who consumed more or less energy in the morning.
While keeping the added sugars and saturated fats at bay, a good breakfast should be rich in protein, beneficial fats, fibre and essential minerals like potassium and iron.
