The Food Chain Should I eat breakfast?
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Sep 3, 2025 
Courtney Peterson, an intermittent fasting researcher from Harvard, Alexandra Johnstone, a nutrition scientist at the University of Aberdeen, and Marianella Herrera, a public health nutrition professor from Venezuela, dive into the breakfast debate. They discuss the health implications of skipping breakfast and the importance of meal timing for metabolism. Cultural breakfast habits are explored alongside the challenges of maintaining nutritious diets amid rising food prices. Listeners are encouraged to rethink breakfast as a crucial part of their health and nutrition.
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What The Guests Ate For Breakfast
- Marianella had a croissant, jelly, turkey and coffee this morning.
- Courtney had a large fruit smoothie with protein powder and Alexandra enjoyed coffee, a croissant and a banana.
When You Eat Shapes Your Metabolism
- Meal timing matters: when you eat affects metabolism as much as what you eat.
- Longer nightly fasts, earlier eating and consistent meal times all shape health outcomes.
Prefer Morning Meals For Better Blood Sugar
- Eat earlier in the day to improve blood sugar control and reduce spikes.
- Avoid eating late at night because melatonin release raises blood sugar responses.