Blood sugar spikes lead to crashes, which can make you feel lethargic and sluggish.

She adds that because of this, “It will not leave you feeling satisfied.”

“It does not provide enough protein or fiber, which are nutrients you need for feeling satisfied.”

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TakeCinnamon Toast Crunch, for instance.

Take aBolthouse Strawberry Banana Smoothie, for example.

This won’t be enough protein to sustain you the rest of the morning.

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With butter as your only topping, you’ll have nothing sustainable for the rest of your morning.

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Biscuits

Warm, fluffy biscuitswhat could be better?

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colorful cereal

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Bottled orange smoothie

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granola bars

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flavored Greek yogurt

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Toast with butter

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