We’ve been taught that breakfast – the first meal of the day typically consisting of bacon, waffles, sugary syrups, and a tiny piece of fruit – is the healthiest meal of the day. We’re not really arguing with this point, but you need to watch what you’re putting into your stomach first thing in the morning.
However, if your goal is to drop weight, then perhaps skip the sugary mess and opt for something healthier. Oh, and only eat after you’ve put in at least 30 minutes of exercise.
Exercise then breakfast?
As it turns out, eating a hearty breakfast after exercise can help you burn more fat and manage blood sugar.
A 6-week study was done to evaluate the amount of weight loss for overweight and obese men in England. In the end, the researchers found that those who exercised before eating were able to burn twice as much fat than their breakfast-first counterparts.