You have probably heard the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” You might even agree with the saying. But is breakfast really that important? Here’s an infographic that that may make you think twice about skipping your morning meal.
Highlights
- People who skip breakfast end up eating 40% more sweets, 55% more soft drinks, 45% less vegetables, and 30% less fruit.
- People who eat breakfast are 34% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
- People who eat breakfast are 40% less likely to develop belly fat than those who don’t.
Cooking a pig head with a blowtorch in a parking lot… true story
Impressive stats, though would like to see just how rigorous they are. Nonetheless I am a great advocate of breakfast and really believe that it makes a great start to both the working week as well as the more relaxed weekend when it can happily become brunch!
Well, there are lies, damn lies, and statistics. You can see some underlying patters and some no brainers in this infographic. If people eat regular healthy breakfasts, it can be assumed that their eating habits are a little healthier throughout the day, thus eliminating them from the obese and diabetic danger zone. It makes it pretty easy to skew in whatever light you wish. That being said, I always feel better throughout the day if I have a decent breakfast, I have more energy and it’s also a nice time to take a moment to collect your thoughts before heading out into the day.