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Many of us instinctively go for a sweet,
starchy breakfast—jam-topped bagels,
honey-tinged wheat fl akes, syrup-
drizzled waffl es—but research shows
that refi ned fl our and sugar are the
worst foods to eat after an overnight fast
because sugar rapidly raises blood sugar
at a time of day when the body is least
able to process it. Concentrated sugars
may give you a quick boost, but you’ll
crash by midmorning, drowsy and
unable to concentrate. Check out these
four easy upgrades to standard sweet
breakfasts that can save you more than
a day’s worth of added sugar.
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