5 BIGGEST BREAKFAST MYTHS!

The first meal of the day can have a very different meaning for different people.
But how do these morning behaviors really affect weight loss, energy levels and appetite throughout the day? Before you do -- or don't -- dig in, here's a reality check on the biggest breakfast myths:


Ⓧ Myth 1: Breakfast is essential for weight loss.
☑ Reality: Munching in the morning doesn't have a direct effect on dropping pounds.


Ⓧ Myth 2: Skip boxed cereals.

☑ Reality: Sure, you should lay off the sweet stuff, but not necessarily the cereal itself.


Ⓧ Myth 3: You should eat a meal to fuel your a.m. workout.
☑ Reality: Food will increase your energy; just consider your activity of choice.


Ⓧ Myth 4: Grabbing a bite before work will help you eat less later.
☑ Reality: It's not guaranteed to reduce calorie intake in the afternoon, but eating in the morning does release chemicals to the brain and can also steady glucose levels throughout the day.


Ⓧ Myth 5: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
☑ Reality: It's less about one meal than it is about what you eat over the course of the day.


Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/22/health/breakfast-myths/index.html?sr=fb102414breakfastmyths7astorylink