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Breakfast is the most important meal ?
Myth or Reality: Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day.
There are several health beliefs propagating in the world, but few are more prevalent than the notion that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Find out if it’s a myth or reality.
Myth or Reality: Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
Myth or Reality: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper,” is a famous quote by renowned American nutritionist Adelle Davis. The belief has been propagating for several decades now and is religiously followed by millions of people around the world.
On the other hand, Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, recommends a light, fruit and vegetable-filled breakfast. These days, fitness enthusiasts are indulging in and advocating high-protein breakfasts as well.
There is so much emphasis on breakfast today that most people believe that it is the most important meal of the day. It’s considered a grave sin to skip breakfast, and many serious health issues like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension are attributed to it.
Today we put the notion to the test.
Keep reading to find out if the belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is a myth or reality.
What is Breakfast?
Breakfast is composed of two words, “break” and “fast.” It basically means to break the fast. The “fast” in this case is your sleep. Most people sleep six hours a day and have dinner a couple of hours before going to bed. They are essentially “fasting” for a third of the day, which depletes the body of blood sugars. Fasting has its own benefits. But the first meal of the day provides a much-needed boost to the body and energizes a person to get on with his day.
How did the Belief that Breakfast is the Most Important Meal Originate?
The belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day originated in the US in the 19th and 20th centuries. With the advent of the industrial revolution, urbanization, and liberalization, a sedentary lifestyle became much more common.
People spent their time sitting at work instead of toiling away at farms. Women also entered the workforce, resulting in the whole family consuming light and easy-to-prepare foods in the morning.
All these factors paved the way for the introduction of cereals, pancakes, croissants, and bacon for breakfast. Cereal companies like General Foods used their lobbyists to argue that breakfast was the most important meal and that the best way to begin the day was with a bowl of cornflakes or fruit loops.
Eggs and bacon were later popularized through the same marketing tactics. Today, there are numerous competing theories about which type of breakfast is best. But the view that has remained mostly unchallenged is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Finally, we address the issue at hand. No, breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. It’s only important for food manufacturers and fitness influencers to sell you their breakfast products.
All meals are essential and should be composed of an adequate quantity of fats, carbs, proteins and fibre. How a person should have breakfast depends on their lifestyle and digestive system. Some people can’t handle food first thing in the morning, while others, like athletes and powerlifters, need constant energy and can’t go too long without consuming something.
Skipping breakfast often can lead to weight loss, which can be both good or bad, depending on one’s perspective. Having breakfast has its perks but not having it is not such a cardinal sin as its made out to be. There is no conclusive evidence that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Benefits of a Healthy Breakfast
Breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean it is of no importance.
Fuel:
Breakfast provides the energy to carry out daily activities after 8–10 hours of starvation.
Improves Cognitive Performance:
A healthy and nutritious breakfast is known to boost cognitive performance, improve attention and reduce brain fog.
Boosts Metabolism:
After several hours of not consuming any food, the metabolism of the body slows down and blood sugar levels deplete. Breakfast kickstarts the metabolism and increases fibre and carbohydrate digestion.
Controls Weight:
Having breakfast reduces cravings. According to studies, people, particularly children, tend to overeat later in the day after skipping breakfast.There are studies linking regular breakfast to reduced risks of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. However, they are all observational studies and can’t concretely prove if it’s really breakfast that is preventing diseases or other factors.
For instance, people who eat regular, healthy breakfasts also tend to focus more on their overall health than average people. And the quality of breakfasts also comes into play. A morning meal of doughnuts and fried chicken is more harmful than beneficial.
Bottomline
Breakfast is essential for maintaining the body’s circadian rhythm and providing a much-needed dose of nutrients and energy after 8-10 hours of fasting. However, the belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is a myth. You can have the most nutritious breakfast possible every day, but it will do nothing for your health unless you’re also sleeping adequately and exercising regularly.
– Health News
Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka
The 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UK-based Institute of Hospitality’s Sri Lanka Chapter was held recently at the Ramada Hotel Colombo,.The event provided an evening of camaraderie , reflection of the past and present achievements,setting new benchmarks for the future
The AGM had the presence of two distinguished guests, the Chief Guest Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and the Guest of Honour British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick. Their inspiring speeches were lauded by all hoteliers who were present at the occasion
A special thanks was extended to Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality UK, along with his team, sponsors, committee members, and all attendees for making the event memorable.
Dr. Harsha Jayasingh, Past President of the Institute of Hospitality (UK) Sri Lanka Chapter, emphasised the Institute’s longstanding history and the strength of its Sri Lankan branch. “The Institute of Hospitality (IH) UK has a history of 86 years, and we are proud to be the Sri Lanka Branch. IH Sri Lanka is much stronger now with many members from all areas of the hospitality industry,” he stated.
Dr. Jayasingh highlighted the significant role of tourism in Sri Lanka’s economy,. He said tourism it is the third-largest source of revenue for the country. “Tourism accounts for about 13.3% of total foreign exchange earnings and employs 450,000 people directly and indirectly. The hospitality industry in this island of pearl holds tremendous potential for economic growth, job creations, and cultural exchange,” he added.
He also pointed out more women should be attracted to the industry and advocated for the use of technology in hospitality sector to attract the younger generation.
The newly appointed Chairman Ramesh Dassanayake spoke about the challenges faced by the industry, including the reluctance of youth to join the sector. . Dassanayake expressed concerns over the migration of staff between hotels and the overall ‘brain drain’ in the sector. ” We must maintain high standards in the hotel We must try to attract tourists to Sri Lanka, we must have with many facilities Hence, hotel schools and other professional institutions involved in skills development mustincrease their intakes,” he pointed out.
Chief Guest Sajith Premadasa emphasised the importance of eco tourism and said “We need to have an environmental policy related to tourism in place,” . .
The 32nd AGM of the Institute of Hospitality UK, Sri Lanka Chapter, was a testament to the strength and potential of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry. The insights and commitments shared during the event set a new benchmark for the future.(ZC)
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He recognizes human identity beyond boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
Visit of Sri Gurudev to Sri Lanka
Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of Peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three day tour on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a wave of volunteerism and service to moot one of the largest volunteer-based organisations in the world – The Art of Living – visited the various projects under the aegis of the foundation and launched twelve vocational and technical centers around the island. He was accompanied by thousands of followers from Sri Lanka and around the world.
Gurudev who visited Sri Lanka for the sixth time also had a first day cover launched in honour of his visit. He is a strong proponent of spreading happiness, using the unique Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to unite people, empower individuals and transform communities. His programmes provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life, while his non-profit organisations recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
The Art of Living which has more than 30,000 teachers and over one million volunteers across 180 countries has touched in excess of five hundred million people around the world. CNN called it “Life Changing” and The Washington Post headlined it, “Fresh air to millions”.
In Trincomalee, Gurudev met with war victims and had a heartwarming engagement with the children from the children’s homes run by the Foundation. He also visited the Koneswara Temple in Trincomalee and graced the Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha ecogPnize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion. Amman temple at Nuwara Eliya. He held discussions with the trustees on the progress of the foundation’s social service projects, while also holding a special event – Ekamuthuwa – attended by a large number of dignitaries and his devotees from around the world.
His time with the Prime Minister was spent discussing the prospects of unity in diversity and uniting Sri Lanka by adding happiness into the formula of living. In addition he had discussions with the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, prominent business stewards and civil society leaders.
by Zanita Careem
Envison your dream wedding day come to life at the Epitome Hotel, a prestigious city hotel in Kurunegala offering an unrivalled luxury rendors experience for weddings.
The venue is designed to embody opulence and luxury from all quarters for a spectacular wedding in kurunegala,Thier ballroom is the largest banquet facility in Sri Lanka It can be divided into six luxurious pillarless wedding halls on the ground floor and 25pax smaller banquet halls.
It can be easily named as a five star heaven in the heart of the city contributing to a myriad of immense experiences tailored to inspire and delight wedding experiences.
From opulent décor set up to exquisite table decor, lavish food, every detail is meticulously curated to spark your imagination and ignite creativity for a perfect wedding. The previous prestigious wedding shows season one and season two attracted large crowds
were unique events which gave the wedding vendors and potential clients had an opportunity to connect and interact with each other. Beyond being a showcase it was a chance for the wedding vendors to unite and contribute to the vibrancy of the wedding industry. The wedding show covered all area of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became the most popular bridal exhibitions in Kurunegala.This bridal exhibitions allowed brides and grooms to experience first hand the products and services available from suppliers in Sri Lanka
These wedding shows held at The Epitome created a benchmark and gave an opportunity for vendors to create connections to the utmost satisfaction said Harshan Lakshita Executive Director. of the magnificent Hotel
Our wedding shows featured experts and professionals in every field‘ It covered all areas of the bridal industry provided a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became most popular bridal exhibition in this region.We are always open to everyone to join us at our wedding shows in the future. It is an opportunity to discover the incredible talent within our local wedding and bridal vendors to make meaningful relationships and plan thier special day at our breathtaking hotel The Epitome said General Manager Kavinda Caldera
The Epitome Hotel’s bridal show which will be held end of June will buzz with great ideas,advice and inspiration for all those who plan thier dream wedding
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The Hotel Epitome’s Wedding Season 3 will marked excellence, celebration and inspiration for those in the wedding industry. The exhibition halls will resonate with ideas on exquisite bridal wear to decor, florists , photography etc and showshowcase the rich tapestry of talent within the local wedding industry. .
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