India, Aug. 25 -- If pancakes are your go-to breakfast or your kids happily dig into a bowl of sugary breakfast cereal every morning, it is easy to see why these options make their way onto the breakfast table - they are tasty, convenient and require little to no prep. However, while these breakfast staples may save you time in the kitchen, regularly starting the day with a sugar-heavy meal could be working against your metabolism. What you eat first thing in the morning can set the tone for your blood sugar, hunger, cravings and energy levels for the rest of the day.

Dr Mark Hyman, a renowned physician, author and functional medicine expert, and founder of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, explains why starting your d...