Experts say that breakfast not only provides energy but can also affect a person's overall appearance and mood. Studies show that the first meal of the day can change people's attractiveness by influencing hormone levels.
Medianews.az, citing Foodinfo.az, reports that scientists from the University of Montpellier in France have studied how people's facial features are evaluated two hours after consuming different types of breakfast. During the research, it was determined that the type of food can affect the level of sex hormones in the body, thereby influencing the attractiveness perceived by the opposite sex.
According to the study, carbohydrate-rich and sweet snacks cause an increase in blood glucose in men, making them appear more attractive in the eyes of women. However, the same foods may have the opposite effect on women, leading to their appearance being rated as less attractive by men. This is explained by the impact of increased blood sugar on the skin and certain hormones.
Additionally, fatty and protein-rich fried foods – such as eggs and sausage – were observed to somewhat increase the attractiveness of both men and women. Nevertheless, experts particularly recommend that women limit their intake of sweets and bakery products composed mainly of refined carbohydrates at breakfast.