As kids, Mom always told us to eat a healthy breakfast before rushing off to school or play. Of course she was right, and certainly as adults, we all know that starting the day with a good breakfast will give us a great start to power our busy day. Now science has demonstrated that Mom's wisdom was on the money. Eating a high protein breakfast will not only curb unhealthy snacking, and hunger pangs throughout the day, it is an essential habit to prevent overeating, and for weight control.