Breakfast is one of the most important meals that the child must eat for several reasons:
- Control weight and avoid feeling hungry.
- After eating dinner, there is at least 6-7 hours without eating during sleep, lowering the level of sugar in the blood, which is the main source of energy for the brain and nervous system.
- Studies indicate that eating a healthy breakfast helps to increase mental activity and strengthen memory.
- According to scientific studies, children who eat breakfast have higher educational attainment than children who do not eat breakfast.
What should breakfast contain?
Breakfast should contain important nutrients such as:
- Starches: It is best to have complex carbohydrates such as bread and you can choose brown bread, whole breakfast cereals and oatmeal.
- A glass of milk or milk.
- Vegetables and fruits: You can add a grain of fruit to breakfast, for example banana or apple, and for children who do not like vegetables can be added to sandwiches, for example slices of cucumber, tomatoes or chopped lettuce or carrots for sandwiches.
- It is best to avoid eating sweets and sugars during breakfast. It does not provide the body with the necessary energy for a longer period. When replaced with a healthy meal, the level of sugar in the blood will rise gradually and thus provide the brain with the necessary energy.
Specialist: Rabie Meshrabesh