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You don’t have to be a certified nutritionist to know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But just to be on the safe side I decided to ask our resident nutrition expert, Tim (see below).

Disclaimer: Tim did NOT know I was quoting him. He wishes to inform the reader he apologizes for his grammar. His IM name has been blurred for his protection.

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Did you know that after 8 hours of beauty sleep that first bite of cereal/muffin/leftover pizza means you’re literally ‘breaking’ your overnight ‘fast’? (hence the break–fast). Not only does a morning meal help curb your appetite throughout the day (i.e you won’t feel the constant need to snack), it replenishes vital mind & body operating sustenance. Science!

However in our fast-paced, technology driven world we don’t always give ourselves enough time in the morning to eat. We aim to recuperate the loss during lunch, but by noon the damage might already be done—your withdrawn brain has gone hours without nourishing vitamins/minerals, resulting in a sluggish zombie-like state (we all know the feeling). Coffee might offer that quick jolted fix, but ultimately it’s just that, a fix. According to WebMD when you skimp out on a nutritious breakfast you’re basically kicking your brain right in the productive mojo–a bad idea for us writers/editors out there—I sincerely hope that’s not you!

By eating a healthy breakfast it ensures proper brain functionality; which is key to staying alert, productive, and most importantly, “improved concentration and performance.” I hope I’m not speaking for myself when I say I could certainly use more of that…um…concentration.

When it comes to my most beloved meal of the day, I have to ask: what gets your motor going? I’ve put together a few of my favorites in the pics below, but feel free to share your own ideas/recipes/whatever in the comments.

Now, I know coffee doesn’t substitute as a meal. However it’s a writer/editors staple beverage, and it’s a great compliment to a meal—it just doesn’t suffice on its own. And would you look at those donuts? They’re from Voodoo’s bakery in Portland, OR. The zombie/ghost looking doughnut features a pretzel stick stabbed into its ‘heart,’ and it’s also filled with raspberry jelly (yum).

For my money I love cold cereal, especially with a banana on the side. On the weekends, when I have more flexibility, I spring for a more loaded breakfast. Then again I’m usually particularly active on the weekends, and the extra oomph is necessary.

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