Brooks & Crowley April 2019

Is It Okay to Skip Breakfast? The Truth About the First Meal of the Day

Sometimes you skip breakfast simply because you don’t have time to eat. Other times, you skip breakfast because nothing really appeals to you. This is a common occurrence for many people across the country. But when you skip breakfast, you may find that you feel just fine. It begs the question: Is breakfast really that important? Do you need to eat breakfast?

breakfast) leads people to raid the vending machine or make unhealthy food choices they wouldn’t ordinarily make. Along these same lines, skipping breakfast may encourage you to eat more later in the day at lunch or dinner. You may think you’re saving calories, but over the course of a day, you can end up consuming more calories than if you had simply eaten breakfast. With so much research on the subject of breakfast, one thing is clear: You should eat when you feel hungry. You don’t have to live by the conventional wisdom of “three squares a day.” When you listen to your body, you’ll feel better for it! need to rely on specialty contractors for certain fixes. These are all added costs, and you should be ready to deal with them. Am I Interested in the History? If you’re going to purchase a home with a long history, it’s worth taking the effort to learn a little more about it. This is by no means an obligation, but it will result in a greater connection with your home. Understanding the particulars of living in an old home before you buy one will make your search much more rewarding. You have to ask different questions than you would of a new condo, but provided you understand the drawbacks, the positives can more than make up for them.

It depends. Most people can skip breakfast and be totally fine. They’ll make it to lunch without skipping a beat. It all comes down to how you feel. Some people need breakfast or they’ll have to deal with mood swings — often referred to as being “hangry” — caused by low blood sugar. A healthy breakfast can stabilize your mood, helping you feel more positive, energized, and focused throughout the morning.

the day.” This phrase was used to market breakfast cereal in the last century. In reality, it doesn’t mean anything. The most important meal of the day is whichever meal you get the most out of, whether it’s nutritional value, enjoyment, or both. Having a healthy, protein-rich breakfast does come with benefits, though. It gives you energy for the day and helps you avoid scrambling to find something to eat a couple hours later when hunger sets in. All too often, skipping breakfast (or having a carb-heavy

We can, however, bust the notion that breakfast is the “most important meal of

Is an Old Home Right for You? Questions to Consider Before You Buy

Spring brings people out of their homes in droves, and it also marks a busy time for the real estate market. Serving as something of a wake-up call, the end of winter reminds prospective buyers that it’s time to start scoping out properties. In and around Boston, the options are nearly unlimited, so buyers need to set parameters to make their search successful.

Am I Okay With Quirks? In today’s world, everything is made to provide a functional user experience. It’s easy to take modern design fundamentals for granted, but they’re relatively new in the scope of history. From our contemporary perspective, some older home layout choices can seem positively baffling. If you’re not okay with idiosyncrasies, like a master bath a few doors down from the bedroom, you may prefer something more recently designed. Am I Prepared for the Maintenance? Old homes require extra care, upkeep, and attention. It’s just that simple. You may even

One of the things that makes New England real estate so special and diverse is its large number of centuries-old homes. While the allure of a home worthy of Bob Villa is self- evident, too many people overlook the very real challenges and compromises that come with inhabiting a space from a different era. As Sally Zimmerman, senior preservation services manager at Historic New England, says, “The older the house you get, the more likely it’s going to be set up for living in a different way.” As such, it’s important that those considering a vintage property ask themselves the following hard questions before going into contract.

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