July 10, 2024
Did you know that the very first thing you put in your mouth each morning sets your hormonal trend for the entire day?
But what exactly do I mean by this?
- Protein & Fats raise Acetylcholine which helps improve with focus and concentration.
- Having only carbs or sugar first thing, raises Insulin. This causes a big spike in blood sugar first thing in the morning and sets that trend. Sugar/Carbs first thing can increase cravings, mid day crashes and can cause excess weight gain.
- Eating within 1 hour of waking helps activate your nervous system. Fun Fact: This helps you burn more calories while having sustainable energy all day.
- Helps to lower Cortisol (stress) and improves Insulin levels.
- Helps regulate hormones like leptin (lowers appetite) and ghrelin (increases hunger).
THE TYPICAL NORTH AMERICAN BREAKFAST CONSIST OF SOME FORM OF CARBS (BAGELS, CROISSANTS, CRERAL, GRANOLA, TOAST, ECT.).
- These refined carbs give you a quick energy / mood boost by spiking blood sugar. This will leave you hungry again shortly after when you come crashing down from that rush.
- This spike in Insulin speeds up your brain, hindering focus.
- Men specifically, having a lot of sugary foods, lowers B6. This makes them more aggressive and rambunctious.
FUN FACT: The typical North American breakfast will set you up for mood swings, sugar cravings and energy highs/lows all day.
Having adequate protein for breakfast will keep you fuller longer and does not spike Insulin as much as carbs do. Protein helps to stabilize blood sugar and a slower digesting food and will keep you fuller, longer. It also signals your brain you are full and nourished, which can reduce cravings.
