: 2008-10-17

says:

Hi :)

Most nutritionists seem to concur that a simple breakfast involving complex carbohydrates like wholegrains, a little bit of protein like an egg or some cheese (legumes or seeds if you're vegan) and some fruit is a jolly good thing for the body.

After sleeping, our bodies have effectively been in a fasting period.  A quality breakfast, low in fat and processed sugar helps get our insulin and sugar levels stabilised.  Plus, if we choose low glycemic index foods - aka foods that have slow release sugars - we feel sated for longer, have more sustained brain function and physical energy. 

it may be that your body just needs a very small breakfast, a piece or two of fruit perhaps, to stimulate your metabolism and get your blood sugars mobilised.  If this is the case, avoid caffiene as it will just dehydrate your body instead.

Think small, low GI and simple for your breakfast plan and skip the coffee until lunch if you can.

I have the opposite problem by the way...I tend to eat way too much for breakfast!  I cannot imagine missing this meal for all the tea in china! hahaha :)

mi

Paulisasuccess: 2008-10-12

says:

It's a tough call.  15 - 20 years ago, every doctor would have said, "Oh God yes, eat Breakfast, unless you want to be stupid and sluggish by 10 AM".

Now, I don't think there is necessarily universal agreement on that, but it does make sense your energy would rather wane if you haven't eaten.  It's probalby not good for losing weight either as it makes you starved by lunch!

That said, I also think that if you aren't hungry, why force yourself to eat?

In other words...danged if I know...

Paul