The Breakfast-Ghrelin Connection

A breakfast that combines complex carbohydrates, such as those in whole-wheat toast and oatmeal, with protein is key to keeping the hunger hormone ghrelin levels in check. Carbohydrates have a profound effect on ghrelin ― as insulin is released in response to the conversion of carbs to blood glucose, ghrelin goes down. Protein, while not as immediately effective as carbohydrates, still has a significant effect in reducing ghrelin. Skipping breakfast will do nothing but slow you down, leaving you sluggish and more likely to consume extra calories later in the day. Eat smart!