In the latest issue of Food Facts Asia from the Asian Food Information Centre, the reasons why breakfast is a great way to start your day are described. Recent studies have shown people who regularly eat breakfast enjoy a more positive attitude, are slimmer and concentrate better. Eating breakfast, especially one high in dietary fibre, is a great strategy to stave off hunger pangs and control food intake mid morning and at lunchtime. Smart breakfast choices also help to ensure consumption of the recommended quantities of some essential nutrients. The most common reasons given for not eating breakfast are no appetite and no time, and tips to overcome this  and the multiple reasons why it’s such a good idea to include breakfast in the early morning routine and some tips to ensure breakfast really does kick start the day are all included in this free resource for media,

This issue of Food Facts Asia also includes an article on causes behind the rapidly rising rates of diabetes and the latest scientific thought on adjustments to lifestyle that could halt this rise, and an protect against the serious complications and ill-health associated with the disease.

Finally ‘Shortcut to Healthy Eating’ is an article intended to grab the attention of your readers who want to stay healthy but feel there just isn’t enough time. Using convenience foods wisely is a surefast way to gain time and meet nutrition and health goals.