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While people usually make plans for dinner and count down the hours until lunch, breakfast might be a cereal bar and coffee to go. The average person eats breakfast just three times a week and 13% of Americans skip it entirely. But breakfast shouldn't be an afterthought. Here are four reasons why it should be part of your everyday routine.

Why Breakfast Is the Most Important Meal of the Day

1. Elevates Mood

Studies show that glucose levels can affect mood. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, puts psychological and physical stress on the body. It can also cause feelings of depression and sluggishness. The more meals you skip, the more heightened and constant these feelings become.

2. Increases Productivity

lunchYour brain requires twice the amount of energy of any other cell in your body. When your brain's energy levels dip, it experiences mental stress, which can disrupt thought flow and your productivity. Eating early means you're better able to focus, process information, and reason in the morning.

3. Boosts Energy

Glucose is your body's natural energy source and you get it from food. However, many go as long as 12 hours between your evening meal and waking up in the morning.

Without replenishing your energy stores with breakfast, your blood sugar levels may drop, causing fatigue and even lightheadedness. Preparing a healthy breakfast also prevents you from having a mid-morning slump where you might reach for an unhealthy snack as a pick-me-up.

4. Kickstarts Metabolism

Many people skip breakfast to eat fewer calories and lose weight, but it has the opposite effect. First, when you eat after fasting, your body clings to the calories and sugar as a defense mechanism. It thinks food is scarce and stores the supplies for future use.

Second, fasting causes "sugar crashes," which puts your body into survival mode. The result is you crave foods that give you an instant rush—usually something unhealthy and full of empty calories. Additionally, you may eat more than you usually would for lunch.

 

When you want a hearty and delicious breakfast, drop by The Taco Spot in Chandler, AZ, for one of their breakfast burritos to go. They serve the most authentic Mexican street food in Maricopa County. Fast service, fresh ingredients, and a warm welcome from the staff every time you walk in makes it a must-visit hotspot. Swing by for lunch and dinner, too; there's always something new to try. Call (480) 238-1251 with questions or visit their website to look at the menu.

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