Eat Better: Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Facts

A bowl of raspberries is very rich in fiber. Research shows that a healthy fiber intake every day prevents weight gain. Adding a tablespoon or two of peanut butter on your whole wheat toast can be a very healthy way to break your fast. If you are focused on losing weight without missing out on the nutrition, eggs can be wise options. They are rich in proteins, which contribute to weight loss and make you feel full for a long time.

This needs debunking right now. Try to never skip a meal. While it is true that your body metabolism tends to slow down at night, this should not be a deterrent to you having dinner. Try to have your dinner early, preferably within 7:30-8 pm and don't go to bed soon after having dinner. By doing so, you give your body enough time to not only absorb the food but also to convert that into energy.

Lunch can be more important for school children than adults. Since most kids don't get breakfast or snacks at school, and even have to wait till the evening to eat something, lunch assumes a greater role in providing your kids with the correct nutrition. Lunch assumes almost one third to one-half of a child's daily food intake.

According to a recent study, people who consumed breakfast as the largest meal of the day lost about 17.8 pounds over a period of 3 months. Whereas, keeping all other factors the same, people who consumed the same number of calories per day at dinner, lost a meager 7.3 pounds over the same time period.