Progevma (Breakfast)
Προγευμα (Breakfast)
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| ~ Breakfast is the first meal of the day. ~ Breakfast meals vary widely in different cultures around the world but often include a carbohydrate such as cereal or rice, fruit and/or vegetable, protein, sometimes dairy, and beverage. ~ Nutritional experts have referred to breakfast as the most important meal of the day. ~ Citing studies find that people who skip breakfast are disproportionately likely to have problems with concentration, metabolism, and weight.  |
.jpg) ~ Question ~ Breakfast: ~ Why does eating breakfast help control weight? ~ Answer: ~ From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. ~ With Mayo Clinic nutritionist |
~ Halloumi Tyganito (Pan-fried Halloumi Cheese) ~ Mesoyiaki Omeletta (Mediterranean Omelette) ~ Omeleta sto Fourno (Oven Baked Omelette) ~ Psomakia me Kolokithakia (Zucchini Mini Bread) ~ Yogurt with Honey & Baked Oatmeal Muffins  |
http://www.mayoclinic.com/ health/food-and-nutrition/AN01119 ~ Eating breakfast reduces your hunger later in the day, making it easier to avoid overeating. ~ When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix, such as candy from the vending machine. ~ In addition, prolonged fasting, which occurs when you skip breakfast, can increase your body's insulin response, which in turn increases fat storage and weight gain. ~ In fact, skipping breakfast actually increases your risk of obesity. ~ Eating breakfast gets you on track to make healthy choices all day. ~ People who eat breakfast regularly tend to eat a healthier diet, one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. ~ When you skip breakfast, you're more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day too. |
| ~ Eating breakfast gives you energy, increasing your physical activity during the day. ~ A healthy breakfast refuels your body and replenishes the glycogen stores that supply blood sugar (glucose). ~ Skipping breakfast is associated with decreased physical activity. ~ Unfortunately, more Americans are skipping breakfast. ~ If you're one of them, whether you're trying to save time or cut calories, you may want to reconsider, especially if you're trying to control your weight. |
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| ~ In Greece and the Islands, various kinds of pastry constitute the traditional Greek breakfast. Tyropita, Spanakopita, and Bougatsa (particularly in Northern Greece) are eaten, usually accompanied with Greek coffee. ~ Simpler breakfasts include Plain Yogurt with honey, honey, marmalade or nutella cream (as well a Greek variation thereof, Merenda) spread over slices of bread. ~ Children typically drink chocolate or plain milk. ~ In Cyprus, breakfast consists of white cheese Halloumi (National Cheese), feta or yellow cheese, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, black and/or green olives, butter, Plain Yogurt with honey, honey and a boiled egg or two. ~ Breakfasts can be very elaborate for company or on weekends, and may include a variety of breads, pastries, and spreads, and several fresh fruits and vegetables in season. ~ Breakfast is always accompanied with a Greek Coffee. Children typically drink chocolate, plain milk or some kind of juice. |
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