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Whether you’re in a rush to get out the door in the morning or you’ve woken up late, you may have gone without breakfast to save time. However, gaining a few minutes more often than not doesn’t outweigh the benefits of eating the first and arguably most important meal of the day.

3 Reasons Not to Skip Breakfast

1. Start Your Day off With Energy

Your body recharges from sleep, but also requires fuel to keep going. If you pass on your first meal, you’ll still be in energy conservation mode--imagine how your smartphone runs slower to avoid using more power than necessary. All it takes is a sandwich or even a piece of toast to get your metabolism going and put you at peak capacity. Plus, students who eat breakfast tend to perform better academically.

2. Manage Your Weight

breakfastThough it may seem counterintuitive, eating in the morning will help you stay on track with your diet and resist snacking. Studies have shown that skipping breakfast encourages weight gain. Leaving your stomach empty until lunchtime will make you more likely to overeat or indulge in calorific treats to ease your hunger. It’s better to satisfy your body’s energy needs when you get up.

3. Protect Your Heart

Maintaining a healthy weight also benefits your heart. Research indicates a link between skipping breakfast and an increased risk for atherosclerosis, which can, in turn, result in heart attacks or stroke. The opposite is true as well: having a morning meal lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease.

 

Take advantage of these health benefits and satisfy your breakfast needs at Brug Bakery. With a tradition dating back to 1977 in Hokkaido, the Japanese bakery now has several locations around Oahu since opening in 2013, each serving over 70 types of fresh, handmade baked goods. Check out their tasty offerings on their website or Facebook page. To inquire about their top-quality ingredients, call (808) 489-9219.

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