The Importance Of Breakfast

Everybody - and I mean everybody and her mother - constantly blabs on about the health benefits of eating breakfast every morning. It’s not hard to believe these people. But that doesn’t mean I’ve taken the advice to heart after all these years. In fact, except for the rare occasions when I am a guest somewhere else or go out for a special “brunch,” my morning menu consists of little more than a beverage and a croissant or buttered roll. More frequently, I’ll opt for a simple large iced coffee from McDonalds. Mind you, it’s not the caffeine that I’m going for, just the cold, semi-sweet, semi-tasty beverage. I like having to pee for the next several hours.

But anyway, what are some of the health benefits I’m missing out on by not eating breakfast every morning? I’ve pulled some quotes from across the web.

• People who eat breakfast are more alert and productive at work. (Diet Hack)


• Your metabolism slows while you sleep, and it doesn't rev back up until you eat again. (kelsibrubaker’s Xanga)


• Improved concentration and performance in the classroom or the boardroom. (Broheme)


• Improves the intake of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, especially iron and vitamin C. (Personal MD)


• Skipping meals throws your blood sugar all out of whack and it sets you up to store your next meal as fat, almost guaranteed! (Info-Leeches and other E-Invertebrates)

Why not eat breakfast?

Because it’s lame.