Are you skipping breakfast?

Here is the most recent "skinny" on skipping breakfast according to diabetic education experts @ Diabetes In Control Dot Com

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Feb 2005) was performed to determine whether eating breakfast affects energy intake, energy expenditure, glucose, circulating insulin and lipid fatty concentrations in otherwise healthy individuals.

The bottom line is research shows that omitting breakfast impairs insulin sensitivity and leads to weight gain. So, do yourself a favor and start your day off with a healthy breakfast. You may have to rearrange your schedule but what's more important than your health?

Solution to America's Weight Problem!

Everyone must have heard the statement, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day," but do you know why this saying is true? Only those who understand the science behind the statement implement it in their daily lives. If you can't manage to fit breakfast into your routine, you may want to reconsider after reading this. A common misconception is that by skipping breakfast, fewer calories are consumed each day resulting in weight maintenance or weight loss. Although this seems like a cogent argument, you have to understand human biochemistry to realize the inaccuracy of this thought process. Based on studies it is believed skipping the first meal of the day increases the chances of becoming obese, developing diabetes or experiencing a heart attack. Finally - Help for Diabetes Over 18 million people in the United States have diabetes. An estimated 13 million have been diagnosed while another 5 million are unaware that they have the disease. Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tommy G. Thompson, announced findings from the Diabetes Prevention Program's clinical trial that show at least 10 million Americans at high risk for type II diabetes could significantly lower their risk through diet and exercise. In a separate study Dr. Mark Pereira at Harvard Medical School analyzed the eating habits of 2,831 participants and found "breakfast may play an important role in reducing the risk of type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease." Health Follow-up: Continue these proactive steps towards wellness: Increase your water intake. Regular exercise (5 times per week, 30-45 minutes). Get plenty of good quality sleep. Maintain a balanced diet of good carbohydrates (fruits, veggies, grains, and legumes), good fats, and protein. Take nutritional supplements targeted to your specific needs as well as eliminate fast foods and saturated fats. Wash your hands frequently and practice "Good Hygiene." De-stress your mind and body with yoga, meditation or spiritual practices. Detoxify your system and take an antioxidant. Have fun laugh every day. Humor is good medicine. Develop positive personal and professional relationships.