Breakfast key to business success

Jan 21 2008 Western Mail

BUSINESS leaders could put their decision-making abilities at risk by failing to eat a proper breakfast, according to a survey out today.

A third start work on an empty stomach which can affect their ability to think straight.

Ros Taylor, a chartered clinical psychologist and executive coach, analysed the results of a survey of 4,166 UK adults.

She said, “Business leaders often fall into the ‘rational’ personality style.

“This type are task-driven people who put their work before themselves.

“They work in a logical, analytical way by using their minds to make decisions.

“By skipping breakfast, they are depriving their brains of the ‘fuel’ needed to aid concentration and mental performance.

“The repercussions reach beyond their personal health – a boss who skips breakfast can have a negative effect on workforce morale and business decisions.”

Previous studies have shown that eating a slow-release energy breakfast helps improve memory over a high-sugar breakfast or none at all.