The saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” preached not only by our mom’s, but by Spongebob Squarepants too, is a tired and true statement. And while you can have any breakfast food to start your day off right, there is one morning time treat that surpasses any waffle or biscuit out there- the bagel. Bagels are not only the best breakfast food, but the best food in the world. Nothing can beat bagels and here are five reasons why.

1. The Sweet, Sweet Aroma Wakes You Up No Matter What Ungodly Hour You Have To Start Your Day.

Whether you are getting up for your 8 a.m. or just rolling out of bed at 12, the scrumptious smell of a fresh bagel is sure to wake you up from the dead. The scent of an everything bagel toasting to a beautiful golden brown is sure to wake you up more than any cold shower could ever do. But there is no guarantee that you won’t daydream the rest of your day away thinking about your amazing breakfast.

2. They Have The Protein To Keep You Full All The Way To Your Lunch Break at One.

With an impressive 10 grams of protein in each one, a bagel is sure to be a filling breakfast for your jam packed day. The protein will help you make it to your lunch break without stopping at the vending machine once an hour and with some cream cheese and fresh fruit on the side, you could last even longer. And if you're a bagel addict like me the second bagel you sneak in could last you until dinner.

3. They Give You The Energy To Handle Whatever Life Throws Your Way That Day.

From running late to class to getting your first F on a paper, starting your day with a bagel will take the stress out of any situation. When you start your day with this warm, delicious treat, it’s like you are lifting up on a cloud that you will ride for the rest of the day. Bagels are a serious “don’t mess with me” food.

4. Your Day Cannot Be Bad When You’re Starting It With The Tastiest Thing On Earth.

No matter the circumstance, a bagel will be by your side like the best friend you need. Whether you start it with a cinnamon raisin bagel with butter or a sesame seed bagel with veggie cream cheese, you can never have a bad day with a bagel in your stomach.

5. They Are A Gift To Us All That Should Be Cherished Every Morning.

No matter how or where you eat a bagel, it is the best blessing you could ever get. Bagels are a gift to us all that demand to be appreciated every single morning. When you start your day with a bagel you are not only doing yourself a favor, but the world as a whole as well.