As the saying goes, "The morning hour has gold in its mouth." Yet many people would rather spend time snoozing in bed or meticulously getting ready than take 20 minutes to have a proper breakfast.
Eating breakfast too quickly increases the risk of cancer. In a survey, 60.42% of people finished their breakfast within 10 minutes, and 9.38% within 5 minutes. In this regard, Ma Guansheng pointed out that the most direct effect of wolfing down food is indigestion. A study from the Medical University of South Carolina in the US indicated that inadequate chewing加重 the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, significantly increasing the chances of developing gastroesophageal reflux. Dr. Koji Miyama, a neurologist from Japan, said that eating too quickly fails to stimulate brain nerve activity, which can make a person less intelligent. Osaka University in Japan also found that eating too fast doubles the risk of obesity. Moreover, many people ignore food that is too hot and eat it hastily, and long-term consumption of very hot food may induce cancer. More and more studies show that eating excessively hot food is closely linked to various digestive tract diseases, including esophageal cancer.
Poor dining environments pose significant safety hazards. The survey found that 57.29% of people often eat breakfast outside. Among them, 14.58% "buy breakfast at roadside stalls and eat while walking," 17.71% "eat in school or company cafeterias," and 25% "buy it and rush to eat it at school or the office," which presents many safety hazards. Eating while walking provides an opportunity for "illness to enter through the mouth" and can also make the stomach very uncomfortable, affecting its normal digestion and ultimately leading to gastritis, or even gastric ptosis. Eating breakfast on a bus is also unsafe. Research has found that there are 380 colonies of bacteria per 10 square centimeters on bus handrails, including pathogenic bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. Eating on a bus can also lead to accidents such as choking or biting the tongue if the bus accelerates or brakes suddenly. Many people also eat while working, shoveling in a few mouthfuls carelessly. A study from the University of Bristol pointed out that such unfocused eating behavior can cause indigestion and increase the risk of obesity.
In addition to calling for relevant departments to strengthen supervision of the breakfast industry, Ma Guansheng and Fan Zhihong jointly recommend that it is best to prepare breakfast at home and eat it there. If that is truly not possible, be sure to buy from regular and reliable restaurants.
Breakfast shouldn't be without eggs
1. Eggs are more filling. Eggs are more filling than bread, steamed buns, or cereal flakes. The protein and fat in them provide you with a steady and sustained energy source, keeping you full for longer.
2. Eggs help with weight loss. Research has shown that people who eat eggs for breakfast lose weight more easily than those who eat pancakes.
3. Eggs are an excellent source of protein. The protein in eggs contains all the essential amino acids for the human body, making it the most complete protein.
4. Eggs are cost-effective. Compared to other protein-rich foods like bacon and beef, even free-range eggs, which are not cheap, offer much better value for money.
5. One egg won't raise your cholesterol. Eggs do contain a certain amount of cholesterol, but they also contain ingredients that help lower it. As long as you limit your intake to one egg per day, it will not increase your risk of heart disease.
6. Eggs are beneficial for brain development and memory. The rich choline in egg yolks promotes brain development and is good for brain function. At the same time, choline is very helpful for improving memory and reaction time.
7. Eggs protect your eyesight. Two antioxidants in the yolk, lutein and zeaxanthin, help protect the eyes from UV damage. They also help reduce the risk of developing age-related cataracts.