Breakfast may alter fat burning during exercise

A small group of healthy, but sedentary, women who began to exercise appeared to burn more fat after eating a high-fiber, low-glycemic index breakfast, the findings from a small study suggest.

The low-glycemic index breakfast provided equal amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fat, and contained 3.5 grams of fiber from muesli and milk, yoghurt and canned peaches, and a small amount of apple juice.

These preliminary findings suggest a high-fiber, low-glycemic index breakfast may increase fat oxidation and help satiation.