Cereal is the go-to breakfast for many Brits but it has been labelled “one of the worst things to start your day with” by a nutrition expert. Despite being a morning staple for millions, it may actually increase hunger later, potentially leading to serious health risks.
For years, Brits have relied on a bowl of cereal and milk for a quick, easy breakfast. But according to health expert Jessie Inchauspé, this popular choice might not be as harmless as it seems, The Mirror reports.
Despite the common belief that a sugary breakfast fuels your day, the biochemist argues that this couldn’t be further from the truth.
According to Jessie, this misconception may lead to poor food choices later on, which, over time, could contribute to serious health issues like type 2 diabetes.
The nutrition expert, who recently hosted Channel 4’s Eat Smart: Secrets of the Glucose Goddess, suggests that the key to better health is not dieting but controlling glucose spikes.
While glucose, found in starches and sugars, is our body’s primary energy source, consuming too much at once triggers a release of insulin to eliminate it.
The surplus glucose is stored as glycogen or fat, meaning a sugary breakfast doesn’t actually provide lasting energy, despite the pleasure it might offer.
“That breakfast will also deregulate our glucose levels for the rest of the day, so our lunch and dinner in turn will create bigger spikes,” she warns.
Jessie explains that these glucose spikes “hurt our body’s ability to make energy efficiently, make us tired, and kick off all kinds of side effects.”
Instead, Jessie, who has over 4.5million followers online and is the author of two international bestselling books, recommends a savory breakfast packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats.
She suggests ditching sweet pastries, cereal, or fruit juices and smoothies, which tend to cause a glucose spike for most people. Instead, opt for an egg-based meal, like an omelette with avocado or cheese. Be sure to include vegetables like tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms for added fibre.
In her two-part Channel 4 program, Jessie put her theories to the test with individuals struggling with food-related conditions, including acne and diabetes, a potentially fatal disease caused by excess glucose in the body.
All six participants who monitored their glucose levels and followed her advice saw remarkable improvements in their conditions.
Even more impressively, some participants battling diabetes were able to stop their medication after just six weeks on her plan, effectively reversing the disease.
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