10 Reasons You Should Never Skip Breakfast

There's a reason breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day.

10 Reasons You Should Never Skip Breakfast

You might have heard that breakfast is a great way to start the day, but have you ever wondered why? Eating breakfast can help you get a jump-start on your daily nutritional needs while providing you with energy for even the busiest days. Find out more about why this meal is so important!

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It Packs a Nutritional Punch

It Packs a Nutritional Punch

Breakfast's powerful nutritional benefits only occur if you eat the right types of foods. Shop and cook carefully — many cereals and ready-made breakfasts are high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, all of which can contribute to diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. Steer clear of juice (it can have as much sugar as soda!) and stick to whole grains (like oatmeal), fruits, vegetables, and healthy sources of lean protein (think: eggs or fish).

Watch: Dr. Oz Reveals How Much Sugar Is in Juice

Is This the Key to Ultimate Hydration?

See how electrolytes work in your body.

Is This the Key to Ultimate Hydration?

Whether you're trying to stay hydrated for your workout routine or rehabilitation, recovery and hydration is so important to keeping your body performing like it should. So how do you make sure that happens? You need electrolytes — the minerals that give electrical power to your body. What the video below to see how they get to work inside your body and how you seamlessly add them to your day.

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