The Benefits of a Nutritious Breakfast

For years, mothers, teachers, doctors and the like have been telling kids, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Yet is not uncommon for students to skip breakfast entirely, in a rush to get to class on time or finish an assignment the morning it is due. Still, students should take the time to prepare a nutritious breakfast in order to start their day feeling energized and ready to take on the world.

According to an article on Health.com, oatmeal, Greek yogurt and grapefruit are three of The 20 Best Foods to Eat For Breakfast.

Oatmeal is a great source of fiber, while Greek yogurt contains nearly twice as much calcium as regular yogurt, according to the article.

According to the article, “Grapefruit is also hydrating, filling, and packed with immunity-boosting antioxidants."

Other items on the list include fruits such as bananas, watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe and kiwi. Eggs, almond butter and coffee are listed as well.

According to the article, coffee has been linked to lower risk of diabetes and prostate cancer. However, tea is also listed because it contains less caffeine than coffee and hydrates more effectively.

"You want to aim for a breakfast that combines good carbs and fiber with some protein," Erica Giovinazzo, MS, RD, wrote.

Good Housekeeping put together a list of 31 Quick and Easy Breakfasts for Your Busiest Mornings, including a recipe for berry fro-yo popsicles and a breakfast wrap.

An article on Huffington Post summarized the many healthy benefits of eating breakfast, which have been proven by multiple studies.

According to a 2003 study published in American Journal of Epidemiology people who skip breakfast are 4.5 times more likely to be obese than those who take the time to eat in the morning.

The article also referenced a 1999 study in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition that says you could feel less tired during the day if you eat a breakfast that is high in fiber and carbohydrates.

Eating high-energy foods could help boost short-term memory, the article states, citing a study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.