Breakfast would be a useful meal. It would not make you fat and would promote physical activity, according to the results of a study published in the medical journal American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . It could therefore be a way to fight against a sedentary lifestyle.
Researchers from the English University of Bath carried out a study with 23 participants aged 21 to 60. The first group was to have breakfast and the other to start their day with empty stomachs. For 6 weeks, a 700 calorie meal was provided with an “obligation” to consume half of it within two hours of waking up. During the study, researchers found that participants who skipped breakfast consumed as much calories than others by eating more during the day. They also noticed that this meal would make it possible to be more active and to practice physical activity more easily. An interesting discovery because a sedentary lifestyle is today a public health problem. It is the 4th risk factor for mortality in the world afterhigh blood pressurethe smoking and the diabetes. To counter it, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends taking 10,000 steps a day.
“It’s important to keep in mind that every body responds differently to breakfast, and not all breakfasts are created equal. The effects of sugary cereals are likely to be very different compared to a high-protein breakfast” recalls Dr. Enhad Chowdhury, author of the study.
A balanced breakfast
This meal is supposed to be 20% of the calorie intake for the day, so weigh around 400 calories. To start the day with a balanced meal, avoid industrial cereals that are too fatty and sugary. On the other hand, why not enjoy a muesli Houseor a product whole grain higher in fibre, a dairy product, fresh fruit and a hot unsweetened drink.
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