Jumpstarting Breakfast

Audio of Kerstie Moran, Communications Sophomore

Sources say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, jumpstarting the metabolism and increasing overall productivity.

The chance of being productive in the morning goes up greatly when having eaten the right breakfast.

“Our brains operate solely on carbohydrates.” Said Kimberly Davis-Coniglio, Registered Dietitian. “During an overnight sleep, our carbohydrate stores in our liver are depleted. Therefore, a high-carbohydrate breakfast is very important. Whole grain cereals, wheat bagels, toast with peanut butter, or oatmeal, are all great sources of carbohydrate. Adding a little protein at breakfast helps the carbohydrate last longer, hence the peanut butter.”

“I don’t have a lot of time for breakfast in the mornings because of my early classes and practices but I know I definitely need some kind of nourishment in my body” said Kerstie Moran, Communications Sophomore. “When I shop, I keep my hectic mornings in mind. I don’t buy pancake mix and eggs because I know I wont have time to make them. I get ready-to-eat foods like cereal that I can portion into plastic bags to take to class. Fruit is also great for taking on the go. I love grapefruit in the mornings.”

According to the International Food Information Council Foundation Review, “Breakfast contributes to a healthful diet, weight management, cognitive and academic performance, and cardiovascular, digestive, and bone health.”  Eating breakfast also contributes to both children and adults meeting nutrition recommendations.

 “Regular breakfast consumption is associated with higher intake of several vitamins and minerals, which boosts the likelihood of meeting recommendations for these nutrients. Those who skip breakfast may not make up for missed nutrients at other meals of the day” the IFIC Review said.