Modern people’s material conditions are very good, no longer like in the past, having a meal with meat is a big deal.
Want to eat, want to wear, want to eat what, want to wear what… not saying it can all be achieved, but basically no problem.
As living conditions improve, new problems also arise—
The obesity rate among modern people is significantly increasing.
Seeing the disappearing waistlines, people are paying more and more attention to losing weight.
For weight loss, exercise and fitness are generally viewed as excellent methods.
In addition to being active, dietary control is also considered an important approach.
However, opinions differ on eating for many people.
Some believe one should not eat dinner;
Some think you should eat less but more frequently, five meals a day, but each meal just a little bit;
And some start directly from what to eat, reducing intake, every meal consists of fruits, yogurt, bread…
But which method is most effective may need to be determined based on each person’s body constitution.
Today, let’s talk about one weight loss misconception.
That is, should you eat breakfast or not?
China has a rich breakfast culture, each place having its own specialties:
Among them, I think the most abundant is-
From this richness, we can also see the importance Chinese people place on breakfast.
Chinese people often say, “Have a good breakfast, a full lunch, and a light dinner.”
But in modern times, many people have reduced their three meals a day to two meals, skipping breakfast.
I used to skip breakfast during my university days whenever I had no morning classes, leading to a long time without eating breakfast.
I believe there are many others living the same way.
Some skip breakfast because they’re not hungry.
Wake up, get ready, head to work, no sense of hunger at all, can’t eat anything.
And if not hungry, then why eat?
Some even think that eating less actually helps maintain body weight.
But is it really like that?
No!
Dr. Somers, a heart disease specialist from the Mayo Clinic in the U.S., and his research team found that those who eat breakfast every day have the most stable weight control, with an average weight gain of less than 1.4 kg over 12 years.
Eating breakfast consistently and forming good habits is beneficial for maintaining a slim figure, this is the scientific way.
Speaking of this, there are certainly people who disagree:
Why am I still overweight even though I eat breakfast every day?
When you eat is important, but what you eat is equally important.
This is your breakfast;
And this is someone else’s;
Such a ruthless and stark contrast.
Therefore, not only should you eat on time, but also eat precisely.
Early in the morning, it’s best to eat nutrient-rich, protein-rich foods like eggs, lean meat, soy products. It is also best to choose easily digestible, non-greasy foods, such as cereals, porridge, etc.
