Having candy, cookies, or other sweet products for breakfast has become a common practice for many. However, renowned Spanish cardiologist Dr. Jose Abelyan has issued a serious warning regarding this. In an interview with La Razon, he emphasized that such a sweet breakfast is not only harmful to health but can also disrupt energy, mood, and metabolic activity throughout the day.
According to Abelyan, the human body establishes its "metabolic tone" through morning meals. That is, breakfast not only satisfies hunger but also plays a crucial role in preparing the entire body for the day. If breakfast mainly consists of sweet products—candies, cakes, or grain cookies—it can lead to uncontrolled appetite increase, excessive calorie intake, and even repeated eating throughout the day.
“Sweet products are mostly processed and contain almost no beneficial microelements – vitamins, minerals, proteins, or complex carbohydrates,” the cardiologist emphasizes.
In his opinion, after breakfast, blood glucose levels rise sharply, which significantly increases the risk of excess weight, insulin resistance, weakened immunity, and cardiovascular diseases.
Moreover, Dr. Abelyan does not call for completely rejecting sweets. He advocates for their proper and moderate consumption:
“The issue is not about not eating candy, but rather replacing a complete and healthy breakfast with sweets. If a person eats sweets occasionally – there is no harm in that. However, if this becomes a daily morning routine instead of breakfast – it turns into a dangerous habit,” he warns.
Experts recommend prioritizing foods rich in protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates for breakfast—such as eggs, avocados, buckwheat, vegetables, or meat sandwiches—as beneficial alternatives.
Therefore, remember that the choice of the first meal in the morning is not just about eating, but also the first step towards health, lifestyle, and prevention of future diseases.
