You should avoid carbohydrates for breakfast: The science behind morning metabolism

Breakfast has long been regarded as the cornerstone of a balanced diet, yet the specific composition of this meal remains under scientific scrutiny. Emerging biochemical and nutritional research is shifting focus from whether to eat breakfast towards what to eat at breakfast. Recent discourse, spurred by biochemist Jessie Inchauspé’s viral explanation of how carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts trigger short-lived dopamine surges and mitochondrial strain, reflects growing interest in how morning nutrition affects energy metabolism and long-term health. Understanding how carbohydrates, proteins, and fats interact with the body’s glucose and insulin systems during the first meal of the day may help redefine metabolic balance and guide dietary choices for improved energy regulation and cardiometabo