Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Include breakfast to build muscle mass

Experts agree that incorporating plenty of protein will maintain appetite and energy throughout the day, but it may also help build muscle mass and a healthier physique. It will also tame those cravings for sweets and carbohydrates. Our bodies spend more energy digesting and assimilating proteins rather than fats or carbohydrates. The macronutrients help to build and preserve lean muscle mass which in turn maintains an efficient metabolic rate. 

There are other things that are also important for healthy metabolism like exercise, sufficient sleep, and staying hydrated—but the importance of getting the right amount of protein shouldn’t be overlooked. It is essential for healthy aging, tissue repair, muscle regeneration, and hormonal balance. So, if you’re skipping breakfast you might want to reconsider and have a meal high in protein. It alters signals that control food intake regulation. It is an important strategy to help you feel full and improve the quality of your diet. It is especially important for those of us in middle age and the elderly to increase lean body mass. 

So, think about starting your day with a high protein breakfast. It does not need to be a large affair but can be as easy as some scrambled eggs with feta cheese. Roll up some deli ham with cream cheese and chives. You can do the same with turkey slices. You can even make traditional breakfast foods like waffles and pancakes using almond flour and plant-based protein powder. Add some protein to your breakfast for creating a high functioning metabolism!

Kathleen Weaver-Zech and Dean’s Team Chicago