This morning habit improves muscle strength.

A study found that eating a regular breakfast can help improve muscle strength.

 

A research team from Southwest University in China followed 25,819 adults until the age of 83. They analyzed the correlation between the participants' breakfast frequency and grip strength.

 

Follow-up observations showed that women who ate breakfast regularly had up to 10% greater grip strength than those who didn't. Men showed no significant change, which the research team attributed to hormonal differences between men and women.

 

Grip strength is an indicator of overall body strength, and it's ideal to maintain it at the average for your age group. According to Statistics Korea, adult males weigh approximately 44 kg in their 20s, 43.5 kg in their 30s, 40 kg in their 50s, and 34.8 kg in their 60s. Adult females weigh approximately 25.3 kg in their 20s and 30s, 25.1 kg in their 40s, 23.8 kg in their 50s, and 21.3 kg in their 60s. To build grip strength, arm exercises like push-ups, dumbbell lifting, and climbing are effective. Additionally, using a rubber ball or grip strength machine to apply force to your hands 30 to 45 times a day can be beneficial.

A previous study by the research team found that people who skipped breakfast had higher levels of chronic inflammation, including cytokines, than those who ate regularly. The team attributed this to a reduced secretion of cytokines, which reduce muscle size and strength, by eating a regular breakfast.

 

The research team recommended a breakfast rich in vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium to improve muscle strength. Examples include Greek yogurt and nuts, cheese omelets with spinach, and salmon avocado toast.

 

Meanwhile, the results of this study were recently published in 'Frontiers in Psychology'.

 

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Easy breakfast with eggs

Fried or boiled, I think it's all good.

 

Greek yogurt with nuts improves muscle strength.

Looks good~~

 

Greek yogurt is said to be high in protein.