You should avoid carbohydrates for breakfast: The science behind morning metabolism
Recent research is shifting breakfast discussions from whether to eat to what to eat. Studies show that carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts trigger glucose spikes, dopamine surges, and mitochondrial strain, while protein-rich, balanced meals stabilise energy, improve insulin sensitivity, and support metabolic health. Nutrient timing and sequencing further influence glucose control, making breakfast composition key to long-term cardiometabolic stability.
Recent research is shifting breakfast discussions from whether to eat to what to eat. Studies show that carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts trigger glucose spikes, dopamine surges, and mitochondrial strain, while protein-rich, balanced meals stabilise energy, improve insulin sensitivity, and support metabolic health. Nutrient timing and sequencing further influence glucose control, making breakfast composition key to long-term cardiometabolic stability.
