High Protein Breakfast Aids In Weight Loss
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Between our mothers and a million television commercials, it’s been drilled into our brains from childhood. But do you know why breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Or what you can do to make it actually work in your favor?
A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day. According to Heather Leidy, assistant professor in the MU Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, “Everyone knows that eating breakfast is important, but many people still don’t make it a priority. This research provides additional evidence that breakfast is a valuable strategy to control appetite and regulate food intake.” (the article and research results can be found here.)
The study showed that subjects eating breakfasts high in protein experiencede increased fullness and reductions in hunger throughout the morning. fMRI results showed that brain activation in regions controlling food motivation and reward was reduced prior to lunchtime when breakfast was consumed in the morning. Basically, they felt full and sated, and had a significantly reduced impulse to grab between-meal snacks.
It’s not necessary to dramatically change your eating habits to sneak a little more protein into your morning meal. You can spread some peanut butter on your toast, or add almonds to your cereal. Switch to yogurt or cottage cheese and fruit … or check out this site for some really interesting protein-rich breakfast ideas. Just remember to take your Bios Life Slim before you eat your breakfast and you should be able to resist snacking all morning.
