Why College Students Should Eat Breakfast
Busy Schedules
As a college student, it can be
tempting to skip breakfast for a few extra minutes of sleep or to
rush to a morning class.
Many adapt to the habit of not eating breakfast, unaware of the effects it may be causing them. Research shows the benefits of eating breakfast for students, providing essential nutrients and energy needed for mental and physical performance throughout the day.
Many adapt to the habit of not eating breakfast, unaware of the effects it may be causing them. Research shows the benefits of eating breakfast for students, providing essential nutrients and energy needed for mental and physical performance throughout the day.
Benefits of Breakfast
Improved Academic Performance: A study by
the Food Research and Action Center shows that students who eat breakfast
perform better academically, with higher test scores and better attendance
rates.
Increased Energy and Concentration: Breakfast provides the body with essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, which are necessary for maintaining energy levels and concentration throughout the day. Skipping breakfast can lead to fatigue, lack of focus, and a decrease in productivity.
Improved Mood: Breakfast can also have a positive effect on mental health, improving mood and reducing stress levels.
Increased Energy and Concentration: Breakfast provides the body with essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, which are necessary for maintaining energy levels and concentration throughout the day. Skipping breakfast can lead to fatigue, lack of focus, and a decrease in productivity.
Improved Mood: Breakfast can also have a positive effect on mental health, improving mood and reducing stress levels.
Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipes
A factor that plays into many college kids skipping breakfast is the lack of time or ideas. At this age, students tackle many tasks at once as they balance classes, life changes and possible jobs as well as the extra activities they may be involved in. Below, some recipe recommendations that do not take too much time out of the day and allow individuals to make healthy meals with low cost and low effort.
Overnight Oats
Rushing to 9:00 a.m. classes? This easy and nutritious recipe works great for those struggling to find time to make a meal in the morning. It can be prepared the night before and only takes a few minutes to put together. A single serving of oats provides thirty percent of the recommended daily intake and in a study, zinc proves to improve cognitive function by benefitting neural development.
Avocado Toast
This recipe can be made in so many different ways that will keep it interesting throughout the week. Not only are avocados delicious, but they contain vitamin B-6 which improves memory and concentration.
Tips to Keep Up with Breakfast
1. Have a schedule and meal prep. Set up a plan during the weekend to plan what ingredients are needed and what will be eaten throughout the week.
2. Buy storage containers to help you stay organized. New York Post includes a variety of lunch boxes that will be sure to motivate your interest in preparing meals. Also consider mason jars to prepare things such as the oatmeal recipe listed above.
3. Wake up at regular times and maintain a consistent schedule. This will allow you to incorporate breakfast into an organized schedule, making skipping breakfast less frequent.
Your thoughts?
How do you do breakfast? Do you have any quick and easy breakfast recipes that you recommend? Do you have any tips and tricks that help you make time for breakfast?
Hi Angelina, I love these recommendations! Typically, I eat little muffins or grab a granola bar for breakfast. However, after reading your post I now understand the importance of eating a healthy breakfast. I have tried overnight oats and thought they were delicious! Moving forward I may try prep oats before bed, that way I can have a healthy breakfast without all of the hassle in the morning. Thank you for your recommendations, I will be attempting some of these recipes soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your response! I typically also grab a quick bar but I realize I feel very tired still in the mornings and not energized compared to a more filling and nutritious breakfast. Planning ahead and making a schedule really helps staying on track with it.
DeleteHi Angelina! I've heard that skipping breakfast is detrimental, but I've never seen the concrete facts like this. It's very eye-opening! I almost never eat breakfast and rather just eat an early lunch but after reading this I will definitely try to be more consistent with breakfast. The overnight oats look good and fun to make!
ReplyDeleteTaking care of your physical health is a huge aspect of protecting mental health and well-being too! I am glad these facts helped you understand the importance of maintaining a schedule that includes breakfast to take care of yourself in a well rounded way. It will also lead to better organization and concentration.
DeleteHi Angelina, this is a great blog! I am someone who hardly ever eats breakfast, and after reading this may need to start. I did not realize how important eating breakfast really is. The overnight oats sound like they would be easy to put together the night before, and sound delicious too. I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteI am glad this inspired you to start focusing on breakfast more! It seems like little steps, but incorporating this into your schedule could really boost and improve a lot of areas in your life. Especially if you feel like you do not have enough energy throughout the day when studying and attending classes.
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ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I found it so nice to read because breakfast is my least favorite meal of the day. I never eat breakfast because most breakfast foods are gross, so if I do it is usually a granola bar. However, when you included the study it makes sense why I do feel less concentrated. Food makes me sleepy, but if I eat cereal I do feel like I can pay attention more in morning classes. Nice job!
Thank you! Something like the avocado toast is light on the stomach so it might not make you sleepy but has the carbohydrates to give you energy like in the cereal! It is really important, and I am glad even though you do not like breakfast you chose to read my blog!
DeleteHi Angelina, your blog provides new, helpful information. It is a struggle to eat breakfast every morning because of preparation time. When I get done making breakfast, I run out the door, shoving it in my face. As a result, I have an upset stomach for the rest of the day. Preparing the night before is a great suggestion! I have personally tried making overnight oats, and I believe any college student can handle them. The recipe is easy, and you can add different ingredients!
ReplyDeleteHi Charlotte! Yes, and there are so many variations of each meal it will definitely stay interesting so you will not get sick of it! Meal prepping breakfast will definitely help stay on track with breakfast patterns and I hope this helps!
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