Make Room for Breakfast

            Breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day said Alexandra Sampson, health and exercise science sophomore.

            The main reason that breakfast is so important is because it wakes up your body’s metabolism and gets your internal system started for the day, Sampson said.

            “Breakfast gets your metabolism going and it also helps you to not overeat later in the day,” Sampson said. “If you don’t eat breakfast, your whole body will be slower, including your brain.”

            She recommends filling up on fruits, whole grains, fiber, and protein in the morning. Sampson said to avoid too much sugar and fat. She also said to not eat too much for breakfast or you could end up feeling sluggish.

            “Every student needs to get in the habit of eating something for breakfast, even if it’s small at first," Sampson said.

            Sampson’s suggestions for easy, on-the-go breakfasts are granola bars (she recommends the Kashi brand), cereal, an apple with peanut butter, or peanut butter toast.

            

Watch below to see how Bailey Ballard, elementary education junior, fits breakfast into her day.