The morning breakfast should be power packed to fuel the body for the entire day ahead. Having a nutritious breakfast is mandatory to start the day right. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dietitian Ridhima Khamersa, founder of Ridhima Khamersa Diet Clinic, said, “Breakfast is the first meal of the day and extremely rampant to kick start our metabolism.
Eating a well-balanced meal complete in all macros keep us healthy and energetic for the day.” Here are some of the benefits of adding the right amount of protein to breakfast, explained the Dietitian. Satiety and appetite regulation: People who consume a protein rich breakfast have greater satiety and reduced calorie consumption in their subsequent meals.
A high-protein breakfast raises the level of the appetite-regulating hormone peptide YY (PYY), which makes us feel satiated for a long time. ALSO READ: This morning, have the ideal breakfast to combat diabetes High energy levels and cognitive development: Including a protein rich breakfast in the morning keeps your energy levels up in the morning and also improves cognitive function. A meal high in protein maintains a stable level of blood glucose levels and reduces the dips in energy levels as seen after consuming a high carbohydrate meal.
ALSO READ: Making breakfast count: Strategies for incorporating whole grains and fiber into your morning routine Better metabolic health: When you consume a breakfast loaded with protein, it raises the body’s thermogenesis, the mec.