Nisma Rafiq 

Saudi Gazette

 

When you are running late for school in the morning, you dress up quickly to catch your bus and reach school on time. While during all this, your mom is asking you to do your breakfast first, but you do not feel hungry enough to have breakfast.

 

Ever wondered why your parents want you to have a breakfast even though you might not reach school on time? Is it that important?

 

The answer is yes! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It makes you ready for the whole day, just as fuel helps cars to start and reach its destination.  Researchers say that kids and adults who eat breakfast have more energy, do better at school and work and remain healthy throughout their lives. People who don’t eat breakfast regularly feel tired, frustrated, irritable and restless. Your mood really depends on how you feel. 

 

According to studies, 12-34 percent of kids and adult regularly miss the morning meal. Having a breakfast should be your priority whether you are a kid or adult. 

 

There are many benefits of breakfast and it is a great way to start your day. Here are just few reasons why you MUST take your breakfast.

 

 You body is growing and your brain is developing. They need more energy which it gets from food. When you miss your breakfast you are not helping your body and brain.

 

 Like cell phones your body also needs to charge itself. The charging of body comes from healthy eating and breakfast ensures that body works well the whole day. 

 

 Breakfast gives you the necessary energy and makes sure there is no sleeping in the class.

 

 Researchers say that healthy breakfast improves brain function and helps you to concentrate in class and other physical activities. 

 

 It helps to absorb new information and strengthen your memory. 

 

 It is seen that people who regularly take their breakfast have better behavior and attitude. They are less aggressive and more positive about things.

 

 Breakfast which helps your brain in turn leads to better grades in school.  You’ll be able to regularly attend classes and pay full concentration on your studies.

 

 Eating healthy breakfast provides your body with fiber, carbohydrates, calcium and many other important vitamins. 

 

 It keeps the weight in check. If you don’t want to become fat, never ever skip your breakfast.

 

 The most important thing is you will feel good the whole day.

 

HEALTHY HABITS

 

 Prepare for school before going to bed by doing homework on time and checking your bag pack.

 

 Don’t wake up just 5 minutes before you leave for school. Give yourself at least 15 minutes so you can have your breakfast easily. 

 

 A big No to TV, computer or video games in the morning.

 

 If you don’t feel much hungry in the morning, at least have fresh juice, fruit smoothie, milk or yoghurt.