Breakfast helps stabilize the body’s metabolism. Ditching your first meal of the day will result to an increase in LDL levels or bad cholesterol and lower insulin levels. The increase in bad cholesterol in the body will result to clogged arteries, which can lead to a number of serious health complications such as heart disease. There is also that little known fact that people tend to take in higher calories all throughout the day after missing their breakfast. If you are trying to lose weight, have a small fruit, granola or yoghurt for breakfast.
Recent studies conducted by University of Western Ontario revealed that regular intake of fish oil supplements can speed up burning of calories by as much as 400 more calories. Fish oil supplements are rich in Omega 3, which is also effective in the prevention of the hardening of the arteries, which is one of the leading causes of heart diseases. However, it is generally best to check with your physician first before adding fish oil supplements into your daily regimen.
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. Regular exercise helps keep the heart healthy. There are number of ways you can incorporate exercise into your lifestyle, it’s a matter of finding one that best suits you. Try to exercise at least 3 to 4 times a week, you will be surprised how much calories a simple jog or brisk walk can burn. To give you an idea, here are some few examples: