Did you know? Eating breakfast would help you live much longer!

There are tons of health benefits we could get when we eat our breakfast every morning.  First, it would give the energy our body needs.  Second, young kids would get higher grades at school.  It’s really fun to study when your kid’s tummies are full.  This would also boost your alertness and you would never feel sleepy or lazy at work.  Third, this would help you prevent from getting sick.

According to Dr. Roger Henderson, author of “100 ways to live to 100”, people who reached the age of 100 were those who were always eating healthy stuff on their breakfast.

So what are the healthy stuff to eat?

We could only get the full benefits of our breakfast if we know how to choose healthy foods.  Eating sweet stuff like donut, butter and fatty meats are really not recommended for breakfast.

These are the ideal stuff you should eat: 

1.  FISH and VEGETABLES ~ Fried milkfish and Mung Beans.  Peach (Chinese Cabbage) or Kangkong (Swamp Cabbage) are very nutritious and delicious.  Sardines and Anchovies are rich in protein and calcium.

2.  MILK and YOGURT ~ Milk is considered as a complete food.  It is very rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats.  Skimmed Milk and Yogurt are much suited for the elderly, people who have diabetes and have a high cholesterol level on their blood.

3.  FRESH FRUIT JUICE ~ There are tons of vitamins and minerals your body could get if you drink freshly squeezed fruit juices.  Avoid drinking powdered juice drinks because of its high sugar content.

4.  EGGS ~ If you don’t have any heart ailments or problem with your cholesterol level, eating one egg per day is recommended.  Hardboiled egg has no oil and is very good to eat.

5.  FRUITS ~ Bananas, apples, papaya and mangoes are rich in vitamins and minerals.  Eat at least one to two pieces of these fruits.  In terms of the mango, it is recommended to only eat one to two slices of this fruit.  Because it is very high on calories.

6.  OATMEAL ~This is one of the best and healthy stuff to eat for breakfast.  It is recommended for people who have a high cholesterol level.  Eating at least one cup of oatmeal every day could help lower down the cholesterol level in your blood for at least 10 percent.

7.  CEREALS ~ This is very rich in vitamins and minerals specially when it is combined with milk.  Choose a cereal brand that is rich in fiber.

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Thanks Dr. Willie T. Ong 

MD Column, PM Tabloid