Two registered dietitians share the health benefits of front-loading breakfast, i.e.

starting your day with a hearty, healthy morning meal.

(To clarify, front-loading in this context = eating a significant breakfast.

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If so, thats okay!

Lal breaks it down into concrete examples you might choose from.

Front-loading doesnt have to be a stressful, time-consuming endeavor.

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registered dietitian nutritionist, recipe developer, and author based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her ideas include:

What if you arent hungry in the mornings?

If you dontwake up hungrywith a grumbling stomach, Lal says thats normal, too.

She suggests starting with a smaller portion and working your way up, while checking your bodys comfort level.

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Your body knows what it needs!

There is no one-size-fits-all diet, Moore says.

If you are more active early in the day, youll need more food early in the day.

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And getting the right amount of balance of nutrients can help fuel a busy start to the day.

All of this is just generally FYI, though.

While dietitians have expert knowledge and helpful suggestions, they know every person is different.

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registered dietitian nutritionist, recipe developer, and author based in Atlanta, Georgia.

No two people are exactly alike, and suggestions should reflect that.

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