Expert Tip of the Week: Eating breakfast aids weight loss

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Expert Tip of the Week: Eating breakfast aids weight loss

August 1, 2011 10:59 AM

Suzanne Ulbrich, Daily News

The body needs nourishment after going eight to 12 hours without food, so breakfast skippers who want to lose weight may want to reconsider, say nutrition experts.

“Eating a good breakfast is like putting gas in your car; it will provide you with the energy you need to start the day off right,” said Roxanne Marshburn, a dietitian at Onslow Memorial Hospital. “One major misconception is that skipping breakfast leads to weight loss. In reality eating a healthy breakfast can help individuals with weight loss and with maintaining a healthy weight.”

There are studies to back up Marshburn’s claim.

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