That stack of bread jam, or crunchy granola bowl might look like the perfect morning comfort, but here’s the catch—they might be affecting you negatively. Recently, in an Instagram video, a French biochemist explains why starting your day with just carbs might cause more harm than good. Scroll down to know about it.
French Biochemist On Starting Day With Just Carbs
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Jessie Inchauspé (@glucosegoddess), a biochemist, took to her social media handle to share what happens to our bodies when we have oats with honey, bread with jam, and more. In the video, she explained how these carb-heavy foods can affect our health and why it’s better to replace them with something protein-packed.
In her caption, she also shared healthy breakfast options, writing, “Knowing this changed my life. Some ideas of protein you can have for breakfast: eggs, Greek yoghurt, salmon, lentils, tofu, cottage cheese, leftover meat, protein powder.” Now, before you assume you don’t need these healthy foods or that sugary items aren’t that harmful, keep reading to find out how they can actually affect your energy and overall health.
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What Happens When You Eat Sugary Items For Breakfast
According to Jessie, when you eat only carbs for breakfast—like oats with honey, toast with jam, granola, or fruit juice—your brain gets an instant dopamine rush. Dopamine makes you feel good for a short while, so you think you’re full of energy. But Jessie says that this feeling is not real energy; it’s just a pleasure response from sugar. You feel awake for a few minutes, and then your energy drops quickly.
She explains that this sugar high also affects your body’s energy system. Inside your cells are tiny parts called mitochondria that make energy for everything you do—working, moving, thinking, or caring for your family. When you eat too many sugars and starches in the morning, your mitochondria get overworked and tired. Jessie says, “They hate it.” That’s why many people feel sleepy or sluggish soon after a sugary breakfast.
Over time, this routine can lead to chronic fatigue. You may think sweet or starchy foods give you energy, but they actually wear you down. Jessie warns that this pattern can make your body feel tired all the time, even after sleeping well. So, pick your breakfast wisely!
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