Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?

Importance of Breakfast for Kids

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is a claim we're all very familiar with ... but is it true? Does eating breakfast impact attention disorders or anxiety? And does breakfast play a part, as most of us have heard, in our energy, weight or wellness? In short, the answer is yes, breakfast is important and does play a serious role in all of these and other aspects of health. Proper nutrition is important for your child's wellness, and that includes breakfast. If your child suffers from anxiety or attention disorders and doesn't always eat breakfast, you'll likely want to convince them otherwise after reading this!

A Booster of Energy

If our body is a gas tank, food is the fuel — so it makes sense that in order to operate our bodies, we'd have to fuel them up. Eating breakfast is associated with greater physical activity. Eating breakfast is not associated with increased food intake on the whole. Because you need food to create cellular energy, it makes the most sense to fuel up early so your child's body is able to tackle all that the day has to offer.

Fuel for Brain Function

You thought correctly if you assumed that eating breakfast helps with brain function. It does, but there's a caveat: your child needs to eat a healthy nutritious breakfast in order to reap the brainy benefits. You can help facilitate this by finding breakfast foods they enjoy, to make the experience a more pleasant one. It's also easier to practice mindfulness with one's brain at full function.

A Weight Regulator

Some nutritionists and wellness experts claim that all that matters is how many calories you eat in a day, not when you eat them. Studies have shown, however, that the body uses energy from food better in the morning than when we eat at other times of the day. To keep your child from having to deal with weight issues more than necessary, encourage eating a daily breakfast.

Ready to try Brillia?

We recommend getting started with a 3-month supply moderate dosage, that includes free shipping and our Money back guarantee.
Applies to first-time buyers only within 120 days from first date of purchase, limited to one 3-month bundle or three 1-month supplies per product per child or adult in the same household. FedEx overnight shipping not refundable. Subscription orders excluded. Return Policy.
See Children/Teens for severe dosage.

Important for Heart Health

Surprisingly, it isn't only your brain, metabolism and energy levels that are benefited by breakfast; your heart is, too. The American Heart Association found a negative correlation between skipping breakfast and heart health.

A Source of Higher Fiber

Fiber plays a vital role in gut health, and gut health plays a vital role in producing the serotonin that your child needs to keep anxiety down. By eating high-fiber foods for breakfast, whether they are common breakfast foods such as fruits or whole grains, or less common ones such as legumes, your child will be adding to their daily intake of fiber.

The Take-Away

Your child’s wellness can be improved by ensuring you include this important meal in their daily routine. Because sugary foods can make attention issues worse, and foods with quality proteins and fats can help improve them, this is the perfect opportunity for your whole family to employ mindfulness around food consumption.

References: 1. https://discoverbrillia.com/pages/five-pillars-nutrition 2. https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/2/539/4576482 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3737458/ 4. https://discoverbrillia.com/pages/five-pillars-mindfulness-techniques-for-children 5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5969247/ 6. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000476
Back to blog
  • Mom hugging daughter on sofa

    10 Truths Moms Face When Their Child or Teen Has Anxiety Challenges

    From the difficulty of navigating friendships to the perils of travel, explore 10 truths parents face when their child or teen has anxiety.

    10 Truths Moms Face When Their Child or Teen Has Anxiety Challenges

    From the difficulty of navigating friendships to the perils of travel, explore 10 truths parents face when their child or teen has anxiety.

  • Hands holding many pills against blue background

    Common Anxiety Medication Side Effects & Alternative Medicine Options

    Headaches, nausea, dizziness, and dependency are just a few of the common side effects of popular anxiety medicines.

    Common Anxiety Medication Side Effects & Alternative Medicine Options

    Headaches, nausea, dizziness, and dependency are just a few of the common side effects of popular anxiety medicines.

  • Boy with beagle on floor with computer

    How to Manage Your Child's Screen Time

    How much screen time is too much? And is there a difference between passive and active screen time? Explore screen time recommendations by age and how to realistically cut back.

    How to Manage Your Child's Screen Time

    How much screen time is too much? And is there a difference between passive and active screen time? Explore screen time recommendations by age and how to realistically cut back.

1 of 3