Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : September 27, 2015 11:38 AM IST
There is a reason we have got a whole month dedicated to heart health. Heart disease has become one of the leading causes of death because of the sedentary lifestyles we lead. There are several lifestyle modifications you can make to improve your health, but having a healthy breakfast is critical.
Why breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
Even if you are pressed for time in the morning make sure that you never skip your breakfast. A healthy breakfast will boost your energy and bolster your metabolism and aid weight loss. Most importantly it will lower the levels of bad cholesterol in your body which will in turn will reduce your risk of getting a heart attack. However, make sure you skip these 10 worst breakfast items.
How skipping breakfast affects your heart health?
If you are regularly skipping your breakfast, you may put a strain on your body that over time can lead to blood pressure and insulin resistance that can then lead to heart disease. Neeraj Mehta, Nutritionist, GFFI Fitness Academy says, 'When you skip breakfast regularly, you become 27 percent more likely to suffer from coronary heart diseases as compared to those who have a healthy meal in the morning. Plus, skipping breakfast could also make you prone to obesity and high cholesterol, all of which increase the chances of suffering from a heart condition.' Here are three healthy breakfast ideas to kick start your day.
So, did you have your breakfast today?
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