If breakfast was a character in the world of Barbie, it would likely be Alan—easily ignored in favour of lavish brunches and hastily compensated for by mid-day snacking. While the first meal of the day may not command the same main character energy as other meals, ensuring that you are getting adequate nutrition from the first meal of the morning can play a fundamental role in determining your energy levels throughout the day. But what is the best time to eat breakfast and what should be included in your plate? We took our questions to a nutritionist and here’s what we found—and no, a grab-and-go coffee on an empty stomach doesn’t make the cut.
Is there a best time to eat breakfast? The rule of thumb is to have breakfast within one hour of waking up, according to nutritionist Karishma Chawla . “This helps keep the metabolism high and prevents muscle loss as well as cravings in the later half of the day. Not having breakfast within the first hour of waking can also lead to fatigue later on which then interferes with the normal functioning and productivity of the day,” she explains.
What happens when you skip breakfast? Heading out of the house in the morning without having breakfast is guaranteed to earn you a spot in any nutritional expert’s bad book—and with good reason. “Individuals who do not feel hungry when they just wake up are usually the ones who require a lot of care in terms of their liver and gut health. So, the minute you boost the liver and the .