Nutrition and Dietetics, comparing breakfast eaters to breakfast skippers. All were women between the ages of 18 and 45.
That study found both diet and mood differences between the two groups. Though everyone ate the same number of calories, the breakfast eaters scored higher in diet quality, getting more whole grains, fruits and key nutrients like folate, calcium and potassium.
The breakfast skippers ate more saturated fat and sugar, especially at night, and these empty calories were associated with higher levels of daytime stress than breakfast eaters experienced.
The takeaway? The decision to eat breakfast should be tailored to your personal needs.
Remember: Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with a protein like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, low-fat chicken or turkey sausage, or even
