Is it better to eat no breakfast or something 'non healthy' like a donut? What is the science behind it?
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Eating within an hour of waking up speads up your metabolism and gives you more energy for the day. It is better to eat something healthy but you are suppose to eat something.
1180572
Breakfast is a no-brainer: Oatmeal.  I mix a cup of milk (regular or soymilk) with 2/3 cups oats and some cinnamon; and nuke it for 2 or 3 minutes.  I may put a little pancake syrup on top.  Coffee.\n\nLunch is usually soup (often split pea or bean, without corn/tomatoes, etc, and/or a baked SWEET potato (no skin of course).  Metamucil sells these cookies "wafers" that I have in mid-afternoon with my tea; they're pretty good, actually.  \n\nDinner is usually fish and cooked vegetables (I sure do miss salads, sigh!!).  ICE CREAM  for dessert works for me.
797627
I also eat only one meal per day. I see to it that I get a big breakfast in (usually a big bowl of cereal), and that usually keeps me full until mid-afternoon. Then, I eat an apple or some oatmeal, and I'm fine until the evening. I believe in only eating when hunger strikes, and this has been a very good method to lose weight (although it wasn't my intention).\n\nSome people say that you're supposed to eat every 3 hours to keep your metabolism running, but I just don't believe in that. I've tried that, and I actually put on weight. So, I agree with you that one meal a day can completely suffice. Everyone needs to find their own eating pattern, and I guess this system of eating once a day works very well for both of us! I also feel that I have more energy and that my nutrition has shifted in the healthy direction. I also feel that I can enjoy food more because by the time I eat, I've worked up a full appetite. \n\nIf this way of eating is best for you, then don't let anyone tell you it's not. People have also been telling me that the way I eat isn't healthy, but I just don't see the point of stuffing myself with food when I'm not hungry! I'm at a normal weight and am keeping my weight ever since I started eating like that. Also, you're right in saying that eating larger meals throughout the day just weighs the body down and makes you feel tired. This is also one of the reasons why I refrain from eating large meals in the daytime.
585738
Vegetarianism is very unhealthy.  Best to stay away from it.  Don't get me wrong, it's (slightly) better than an all Twinkee/Donut/Ice Cream diet.  But, most vegetarians are sick (and they look it).\n\nThe best diet is to get most of your calories from meat and most of your bulk from fresh fruits and vegetable.  Drink only water.  No processed foods, junk food, sugar, flour, vegetable oil etc.  Eat only whole grains and in strict moderation.
189812
Eating only one type of food, even "healthy" food, is never good, as you will be missing out on a lot of nutrients and vitamins. You may make yourself sick. While you could lose weight eating only oatmeal, I wouldn't reccomend it.\nIf you want to lose weight, you'll need burn more calories than you consume. This may mean eating less or exercising more, or both. But no matter what be sure to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods.
817900
You'd probably end up with a good case of the sh**ts! Food, pretty much any kind can be good for you, but overindulging can lead to problems. And the banana is considered nature's perfect food, but only to a certain degree. Best to eat a variety of foods in bigger portions, without going overboard. Try calorie dense (contain many calories per serving) foods. Just look at food labels for nutrition suggestions.
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Well, try eating small quantities of food and if you tend to snack have a lot of fruits on hand, no bananas or avocados mind. Eat a lot of cucumber and lettuce. Mangoes or any fruit with lots of fibre will help. Dont eat after six o'clock but if you are hungry eat cucumber. Find an exercise routine that's good for you though if you can jog that will be perfect but if you cant, walk a lot and build up to jogging. Dont starve yourself. Buy a calorie book and measure calories. Avoid deserts.  And most of all FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF.
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It is OK.  It is more than OK.  OK once a day.  OK twice a day.  OK if you feel you want more.  Who said that you can only eat cereal in the morning?  \n\nWhole grains are important source of fiber in the diet and anti-oxidants.  See, cereals that are processed are removed of the bran and germ portions.  A great deal of important nutrients and fiber is lost.  To make up, manufacturers have to add a lot of inorganic 'vitamins' and 'minerals' to balance nutrition.  The main reason why we get the processed cereals is to maintain shelf life.  It does not have anything to do with promoting health or nutrition.  There are many health advantages for eating whole grains, to me to list here but they go from cardiovascular, maintaining healthy weight, promoting health in the colon (anti-cancer properties), etc.
600348
If you are saying that you eat soil then it won't hurt you but nutrition wise you need to make sure you eat healthy food because you won't get the nutrition you need from soil. There is a name for the condition where people eat non food items but I don't know what it's called.
1047753
Nuts are healthy to eat. They are packed with protein and a bunch of other vitamins. As long as they arent dipped in sugar or toffee, munch on them. Its better than chips.
1121879
many nutritionists consider breakfast a very important meal, since it provides vital nourishment and energy for starting that day. Studies have indicated that children and adolescents who usually have breakfasts generally consumed more daily calories than those who skip this meal and, yet, are less likely to be overweight.
199632
I think if you eat something small like a granola bar or something, so you at least have some fuel (energy) to use when exercising, it is ok. I heard that if you do that, have a good work out, and then eat, it's actually better because after working out your metabolism is going fast & is ready to burn off what you eat next. I don't know if that's totally accurate, but it is what I have heard.
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Don't go on those strictly no eating diets.  And especially always eat three meals a day.  Yes, I said that.  It's healthier to eat three meals a day even if they're small than skipping a meal, like lunch or breakfast.  The reason is is becuase sooner or later, you'll be hungry and then snack on stuff like chips.  If you are hungry, eat fruit or drink milk or even eat yogurt!  Don't drink diet drinks either.  They are worse than the regular sodas.  Just drink water, some juice and some tea.  Just don't hurt yourself on dieting the wrong way.  Just cut down calories, excersize more and get plenty of sleep.  I hope you lose as much you want, just do it safely.  You'll bloom into a more beautiful you!
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Something with carbs to help fuel your brain's glucose level, something with protein for longer burning fuel, something with a little fat to keep you from feeling too hungry in the middle of the morning. So that could be whole-grain cereal with 2 percent milk and some fruit. Or two scrambled eggs and some fruit juice. Or why stick with typical breakfast food? How about a slice of leftover pizza? Just avoid sugared cereal (including those awful cereal bars and granola bars), pastries and things like that. They may give you a quick boost of energy, but you'll be dragging before long.
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just eat sensibly. less of the junk food, more of the veggies & moderate consumption of meat & sugar-laced food.
97877
yes, because it increases your metabolism, which burns fat more efficiently. Fruit or whole grain cereal dont add much calories and jumpstart your system.
505632
That would rather defeat the purpose of a diet, wouldn't it? And you might want to reconsider the Special K diet. There is very little nutritional value in that cereal. And are you eating only the recommended portion of 1/2 cup with fat-free milk, or doing like my friend, filling a mixing bowl with Special K, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, sugar and whole milk and calling it a diet? If you must eat something sweet, I recommend fruit.