15 Reasons You Need To Eat Breakfast (and 10 Delicious Recipes)

You've heard it a million times - breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Countless studies have shown the health benefits of starting your day with a healthy, balanced meal. Not convinced? Check out these reasons why you and your kids should be eating breakfast:

Published August 13, 2015 08:51PM

Adults who eat breakfast are…

Eating more vitamins and minerals than those who don’t eat breakfast.
Avoiding heart disease (according to Consumer Reports, a recent study says those who don’t eat breakfast are 27 percent more likely to develop heart disease).
Controlling their weight better.
Improving their memory and attention.
Improving their reasoning, creativity, and learning.
Eating less fat and cholesterol.
Lowering their risk for type 2 diabetes.
More physically active during the day.

Children who eat breakfast are…

Less likely to be overweight.
More likely to behave better in school and get along with their peers.
More likely to have higher math and reading scores.
More apt to meet the daily nutrient requirements.
Missing fewer days of school.
Having diets with less saturated fats.
Improving their ability to pay attention, perform problem-solving tasks, and improve memory.

Sources: USDA; Mayo Clinic; American Academy of Pediatrics; Consumer Reports