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Studies conducted by experts have highlighted the need of nutritious breakfast for students, proving that there are immense benefits of a good breakfast for students. Unfortunately many of them have the tendency of skipping this morning meal. The article draws attention to the need of breakfast.
Almost everyone of us must have heard the saying, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Still, not many have taken it seriously and made breakfast a part of their daily diet. Just like adults, skipping breakfast has also become a practice among school going children and as parents and caregivers, it is our responsibility to provide them with a healthy breakfast. Many students refuse to eat breakfast before going to school for several reasons, like, lack of time, not feeling hungry, etc. However, they do not realize that not eating breakfast actually hampers their health and can cause various learning problems. To avoid such problems, it is necessary that students develop the habit of eating breakfast daily. Rather than forcing children to eat breakfast, it is better if we make them understand the benefits of a good breakfast.
Breakfast Like a King
The exact meaning and importance of breakfast lies in the word itself. By eating breakfast, we are actually breaking the fast or long gap after dinner, the previous night. By the time we wake up in the morning, all our energy is used up and hence we need new energy to go through our daily routine. Students who do not eat or skip breakfast on a regular basis are at a high risk of developing gastroenteritis and several other health problems. Not only that, students have to face a lot of challenges in school and an empty stomach may come in the way of their progress. It has been observed that children who do not have their breakfast before going to school have problems, like, headache, sleepiness, stomach pain, muscle fatigue, etc. Indecisiveness, anger, anxiety, irritability, unhappiness, nervousness, lethargy, hostility, etc. are some other problems that can be seen in students who skip their breakfast. Such physical and psychological problems have the ability to hinder the learning process of students.
The first point that comes to my mind while thinking about breakfast for kids is that breakfast helps in their overall learning process. Students have a busy time in school where they not only learn different subjects but also indulge in extracurricular activities. For doing these activities, they need energy which comes from glucose that breakfast provides. Moreover, eating breakfast regularly also helps in weight management which can reduce the risk of child obesity which has become a common problem in recent times due to unhealthy eating habits.
Students who have the habit of eating breakfast have been reported to have better concentration during lessons than those who do not. Breakfast is also beneficial for the memory of the students as they are able to remember and retrieve already learned information quickly as well as accurately. Even their problem solving ability is enhanced by eating breakfast on a regular basis.
Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between eating breakfast and test scores. It is seen that students who have their breakfast regularly score better in their tests than those who avoid eating breakfast. As a healthy breakfast offers ¼ of the nutrition that the body requires, there are less chances that children will indulge in binge eating foods, like, fast foods which are not good for their health. Rather, they are likely to choose foods that are healthier as well as nutritious, later in the day.
What Makes a Healthy Breakfast
Now that we know the importance, the next step is to find out what exactly should be eaten for breakfast. Though carbohydrates that provide energy to the body is one of the most important part of breakfast, it is necessary to make sure that the breakfast is not just an only carb meal. A complete breakfast should include all the necessary nutrients, including proteins, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, zinc and iron. Also, make sure that it contains very less sodium, salt and sugar. A basic breakfast should be nothing less than cereal, milk and fruits. There also plenty of healthy and easy breakfast recipes to make delicious dishes that children will surely love. Parents can make the following for their children are-
Fruits should be made part of the daily diet of children. Fresh fruits, like, oranges, grapes, mangoes, berries, apples, kiwis, etc. are good choices to be eaten for breakfast. Fruits can be served with a cup of yogurt and cereal too.
While choosing cereals, it is best to choose those that contain high fiber which are available in a hot cereal like oatmeal, rather than in cold cereal. However, even cold cereals containing less sugar and more fiber is acceptable. These cereals can be eaten by adding nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice to them.
Making a smoothie for breakfast will also be loved by children. Even a veg omelet served with bran muffin and low fat milk or orange juice can be a good idea for breakfast. Kids may also enjoy whole grain waffles served with ricotta cheese, peanut butter and fruits for breakfast.
Other than these traditional breakfast recipes, even leftover food, like, rice or sandwich can be served as healthy breakfast. Making a breakfast shake for kids is also a nutritious idea for breakfast.
I hope you succeed in the mission of making your child understand the need of breakfast. Remember that inculcating the habit of eating breakfast in children will not only aid them in their life as a student, but also in their future life as adults.
Almost everyone of us must have heard the saying, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Still, not many have taken it seriously and made breakfast a part of their daily diet. Just like adults, skipping breakfast has also become a practice among school going children and as parents and caregivers, it is our responsibility to provide them with a healthy breakfast. Many students refuse to eat breakfast before going to school for several reasons, like, lack of time, not feeling hungry, etc. However, they do not realize that not eating breakfast actually hampers their health and can cause various learning problems. To avoid such problems, it is necessary that students develop the habit of eating breakfast daily. Rather than forcing children to eat breakfast, it is better if we make them understand the benefits of a good breakfast.
Breakfast Like a King
The exact meaning and importance of breakfast lies in the word itself. By eating breakfast, we are actually breaking the fast or long gap after dinner, the previous night. By the time we wake up in the morning, all our energy is used up and hence we need new energy to go through our daily routine. Students who do not eat or skip breakfast on a regular basis are at a high risk of developing gastroenteritis and several other health problems. Not only that, students have to face a lot of challenges in school and an empty stomach may come in the way of their progress. It has been observed that children who do not have their breakfast before going to school have problems, like, headache, sleepiness, stomach pain, muscle fatigue, etc. Indecisiveness, anger, anxiety, irritability, unhappiness, nervousness, lethargy, hostility, etc. are some other problems that can be seen in students who skip their breakfast. Such physical and psychological problems have the ability to hinder the learning process of students.
The first point that comes to my mind while thinking about breakfast for kids is that breakfast helps in their overall learning process. Students have a busy time in school where they not only learn different subjects but also indulge in extracurricular activities. For doing these activities, they need energy which comes from glucose that breakfast provides. Moreover, eating breakfast regularly also helps in weight management which can reduce the risk of child obesity which has become a common problem in recent times due to unhealthy eating habits.
Students who have the habit of eating breakfast have been reported to have better concentration during lessons than those who do not. Breakfast is also beneficial for the memory of the students as they are able to remember and retrieve already learned information quickly as well as accurately. Even their problem solving ability is enhanced by eating breakfast on a regular basis.
Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between eating breakfast and test scores. It is seen that students who have their breakfast regularly score better in their tests than those who avoid eating breakfast. As a healthy breakfast offers ¼ of the nutrition that the body requires, there are less chances that children will indulge in binge eating foods, like, fast foods which are not good for their health. Rather, they are likely to choose foods that are healthier as well as nutritious, later in the day.
What Makes a Healthy Breakfast
Now that we know the importance, the next step is to find out what exactly should be eaten for breakfast. Though carbohydrates that provide energy to the body is one of the most important part of breakfast, it is necessary to make sure that the breakfast is not just an only carb meal. A complete breakfast should include all the necessary nutrients, including proteins, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, zinc and iron. Also, make sure that it contains very less sodium, salt and sugar. A basic breakfast should be nothing less than cereal, milk and fruits. There also plenty of healthy and easy breakfast recipes to make delicious dishes that children will surely love. Parents can make the following for their children are-
Fruits should be made part of the daily diet of children. Fresh fruits, like, oranges, grapes, mangoes, berries, apples, kiwis, etc. are good choices to be eaten for breakfast. Fruits can be served with a cup of yogurt and cereal too.
While choosing cereals, it is best to choose those that contain high fiber which are available in a hot cereal like oatmeal, rather than in cold cereal. However, even cold cereals containing less sugar and more fiber is acceptable. These cereals can be eaten by adding nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice to them.
Making a smoothie for breakfast will also be loved by children. Even a veg omelet served with bran muffin and low fat milk or orange juice can be a good idea for breakfast. Kids may also enjoy whole grain waffles served with ricotta cheese, peanut butter and fruits for breakfast.
Other than these traditional breakfast recipes, even leftover food, like, rice or sandwich can be served as healthy breakfast. Making a breakfast shake for kids is also a nutritious idea for breakfast.
I hope you succeed in the mission of making your child understand the need of breakfast. Remember that inculcating the habit of eating breakfast in children will not only aid them in their life as a student, but also in their future life as adults.
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