Breakfast is the Most Important Meal
Waking up every day starts out with a slight feeling of refreshment before the unbearable wave of fatigue sweeps in to take ahold of our bodies which have remained weary from the week’s never-ending line-up of activities (1). Fighting back the tears of exhaustion, we struggle to get ready for school while still held under the powerful spell of sleep. Not only is our drowsiness present, but it has also been encouraged by the exemption of the sole meal meant for nourishment (2). But, who knows, perhaps growing teenagers’ bodies don’t require a healthy meal to start off their long and dull days as high school students who listen to their teachers’ lectures for hours while sitting in desks all day (3)? It is a daunting task to be able to walk into your first hour with an empty stomach craving the food that is exaggerated by the glorious scents of various aromas omitting from students’ desk as they bite into warm, doughy bagels, or sip a cup of cool, refreshing orange juice to wash down their thirsty throats (4,5). Breakfast to us is like sun to plants (6). It is a substantial determinant in the success of our growing knowledge, because, without it, we will wither away and only be capable to fulfill the shadow to our potential. If it’s not having enough time in the mornings that imposes the issue, consider what waking up two or three minutes early in the morning to grab anything as simple as a granola bar or toast could really do to
