By Cody Artalejo
Most people have heard the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
However, most people do not understand how true this statement is and how much not eating breakfast could affect the average student at Eastern New Mexico University.
Breakfast is very important, and, at the same time, it is very easy to skip. It’s natural for us to see 20 minutes of extra sleep being more appealing then eating, but the meal will help us much more in the long run.
Without nutrients and calories in the morning, it is normal for your body to wear down more quickly and for you to feel fatigued.
How often are you in class and feeling exhausted? A simple meal to start your day could prevent this.
As college students, we constantly are learning, and our brains are very active.
Skipping breakfast with a growing brain can result in physical, intellectual, and behavioral problems.
The most common excuse for skipping breakfast is, “I didn’t have time.”
Studies have shown this excuse to be bunk. Results show that students who skip breakfast are much more likely to be tardy to school.
By recharging your body and brain in the morning, you will be a lot sharper in the classroom and feel better overall physically throughout the day.
Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight.
Not eating meals makes weight control very difficult. Skipping a meal often will cause you to eat more during your next meal.
Remember, having a little something in the morning can be the difference between being the student you are compared to the student you want to be.