Why shouldn't you start the day with carbs?
Even though healthy complex carbs are loaded with fiber that nourishes the body with essential nutrients, you should avoid them in the morning. Here are some reasons:- Decreases insulin sensitivity: Consuming carbs early in the morning can significantly reduce insulin sensitivity which leads to the accumulation of belly fat.
- Reduces Leptin Sensitivity: A carbohydrate-laden breakfast can also reduce sensitivity to leptin, leaving you unsatisfied, and lacking in full senses.
- Increases appetite: Eating carbohydrates at breakfast can significantly increase the ghrelin response, which is a hunger hormone that is released by the stomach when the brain signals that it is time to eat. Ghrelin signals the pituitary glands to release growth hormones that play a role in releasing insulin and protecting heart health.
- Reduces glycemic reaction: Breakfast in the morning consists of a meal rich in carbohydrates, which also lowers the glycemic index which alters the amount of blood sugar.
- Causes of gut dysbiosis: This is an imbalance of the gut microbiota. This involves the loss of beneficial microbial input or signals and the expansion of pathogenic microbes. Gut dysbiosis usually occurs when the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract become unbalanced.
