26 THE COURIER SUN • FEBRUARY 2, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com health Why eating breakfast supercharges your health Want to make 2017 the year you focus on your health? Wellness goals are admirable throughout the year, but too often well-meaning people make a common mistake that sabotages their efforts: they skip breakfast. It’s a daily choice that millions of people shrug off as no big deal, but research proves breakfast is an important component in how you feel throughout the day. Fueling up solely on java may perk you up momentarily, but it doesn’t do the trick long-term. Consider these five reasons why breakfast boosts your health and should not be ignored. AWAKENS YOUR METABOLISM When you eat breakfast, you “break the fast” from your sleep periods and give your metabolism a wake-up call. When you sleep, your metabolism slows and you burn fewer calories while you rest. By eating a nutritious breakfast, you are sparking your internal engine so it burns calories and gives you more energy throughout the day. HELPS YOU FOCUS Hunger can make people irritable and it’s hard to focus on work when your stomach is grumbling. By eating a balanced breakfast of fat, protein and fiber, the food is processed into energy, allowing you to feel fuller longer. STEADIES THE BURN When you skip breakfast, the body panics for nutrition, so come lunch you tend to overeat. This in turn overwhelms the metabolism and you end up with peaks and pits of energy throughout the day. For steady energy and efficient calorie-burning, eat a nutritious breakfast and other meals on schedule. ENCOURAGES HEALTHY CHOICES People who eat breakfast tend to make healthier choices throughout the day. According to MayoClinic.org, “People who eat breakfast tend to eat a healthier overall diet, one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. In contrast, people who skip breakfast are more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day, too.” Try starting the day with 100-calorie Thomas’ Light Multi-grain English Muffins. The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens’ Residents Raise Over $1,000 for American Cancer Society Donations will help fund breast cancer research Residents and staff of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens donated funds to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research at a recent check presentation ceremony held at The Grand’s Queens location in Whitestone, NY. During the month of October, which is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, residents raised a total of $1,092 by selling ribbons, key chains, T-shirts, hats and caps with the identifiable pink ribbon – which is the symbol for breast cancer awareness. Monetary donations were also accepted. Photo Caption (L to R): Peretz Stein, Administrator at The Grand at Queens, Canosa Chan, Senior Market Manager Community Engagement, American Cancer Society, Madeline Castora, The Grand at Queens Resident, Joseph Preger, Assistant Administrator, and Chloe Hodgson, Director of Recreation at The Grand at Queens. The Grand Healthcare System offers a full continuum of premium healthcare and specialty care services throughout its state-of-the-art, all-inclusive health facilities in Queens, Pawling, Poughkeepsie, Guilderland Center, Chittenango and Rome, NY. Nursing and rehabilitation services and programs include stroke rehabilitation at The Walter Strauss Stroke Center, amputee therapy and training program, bariatric rehabilitation, cardiac therapy, complex medical care program, hip repair and joint replacement recovery program, IV antibiotic therapy, medical nutrition therapy, medical shuttle service and transportation vans. ADVERTORIAL For more information about The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens call (718) 746-0400 or visit www.thegrandhealthcare.com/quee,ns or The Grand Healthcare System’s website: www.thegrandhealthcare.com “The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. About one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime,” said Canosa Chan, Senior Market Manager Community Engagement, American Cancer Society. “We thank the residents, including team leader Madeline Castora for helping to raise funds that will aid in breast cancer research and make a significant impact in the health of women going forward.” “Not one person within our building has not had their life touched by a cancer diagnosis, whether it is themselves, someone in their family or a close friend,” said Peretz Stein, Administrator, The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens. “Our staff is comprised of caring proactive individuals who share the same commitment as the American Cancer Society of finding a cure for cancer in our lifetime. Our residents took ownership of this program and it has built momentum for future fundraising initiatives.” SETS A GOOD EXAMPLE When you eat breakfast, it sets a good example for your family. Plus, sitting down to a nutritious meal is a positive way to start the day together. You’re helping your kids form healthy habits that will benefit them with increased focus and energy at school, ensuring they can do their best academically. Try this easy 5-minute recipe to start your morning. For more nutritious breakfast recipes, visit thomasbreads. com/recipes. GREEK YOGURT ENGLISH MUFFIN Ingredients • 1 Thomas’ Light Multi- Grain English Muffin • Plain Greek yogurt • Sprinkle of granola • Handful of blueberries • Honey for drizzling Directions Split and toast English muffin. Let cool slightly, then top with yogurt, granola and berries. Drizzle with honey for an added touch of sweetness.Serve with more blueberries and strawberries, if desired. Courtesy BPT
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