It is a proven fact that breakfast is good for both physical and mental health. A hearty breakfast reinvigorates the body and replenishes the blood sugar (glucose), giving the required necessary energy to start your day. Changing times have led to an increase in awareness about the importance of the first meal of the day. With people being more health-conscious than ever, they seek wholesome alternatives that not only keep them healthy but also agile. This breakfast month - September - top your health aspirations by making a full-proof plan for your health. Along with daily healthy meals, opt for a fit and safe life by even opting to buy health insurance plan.

Weight conscious individuals often tend to skip their breakfast meal, assuming they would save on extra calories. However, a study by Mayo Clinic United States revealed a result that might leave you dumbfounded. The team traced the breakfast habits of 347 people from 2005 to 2017. They surprisingly found that among the sample, those who missed their breakfast had an average waist of 97.5 cm which was 9.8 cm larger than those who had it five to seven times a week, even when age, gender and body mass were considered.

Adapting such a routine from a young age is beneficial for your future health as the evidence suggests that having break-fast on time, limits obesity to a certain level. We are aware that obesity becomes a push factor of many chronic non-communicable diseases. On a similar note, buying health insurance at a young age has its advantages.

Your premium amount is very less comparatively.

Having a health insurance plan at a young age reduce the stress of paying for medical bills in future, allowing the placebo effect to ease up your life.

Five quick options that can spice up your breakfast routine, allowing you to gain complete health and wellness are:

Moong Dal Chilla

Extremely nutritious, Moong Dal Chilla also is very easy on the stomach. Many individuals prefer adding vegetables to make it more nutritious and filling.

Porridge or Daliya

Broken wheat with milk is a rich source of fibre and also provides you with the necessary punch of energy to start your day. Mix it up with honey instead of sugar.

Sprouts Salad with Poached/boiled eggs.

This option is packed with dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals, making sprout salad an excellent choice to add in your breakfast. If you eat eggs, complementing the same with boiled eggs/ poached eggs makes it healthier.

Parathas

It is not necessary to have 'Paranthas' dripping with ghee. Stuffed potato or cauliflower parathas with curd is another better option. Using multi-grain flour, or adding sesame seeds to your conventional flour increases its nutritional value.

Dosa/Uttapam

The delicacy of South India, Dosas and uthappams are also known for its nutrition and lightness. These 'Indian pancakes' are preferred by Indians as they are low in saturated fat, which makes them a healthy and safe breakfast option.

For many families, breakfast is given a low priority. If you ever think you are saving time, give your waistline a thought. A healthy breakfast can get you and your family on track to make healthier choices throughout the day and curb overeating.

Similarly, numerous households consider buying a health insurance plan less important - and defer its purchase. At many instances, when the importance of such investment is realised, it becomes too late. Consider such premium spent, as money saved to cater to the rising cost of medical treatment. The data in the figure above makes it clear that affordability of healthcare facilities, continues to remain out of reach for most Indians. From surgeries to drugs, to other medical procedures, nothing costs less than a few lakhs. Hence, the only way to keep yourself financially protected against medical exigencies is by spending a few thousands only to guarantee lakhs to protect you in the future. Know more about the various health insurance benefits.