Overview
- In new consumer guidance, outlets synthesize studies showing no simple yes-or-no answer on whether breakfast supports weight loss.
- A 2020 University of Lübeck crossover trial in 16 men found a large morning meal produced smaller glucose and insulin rises and higher post‑meal energy burn than a large dinner.
- An Australian meta-analysis of 13 studies reported that regular breakfast eaters consumed about 260 kilocalories more per day and did not consistently lose more weight.
- BMEL and the DGE advise weight reduction through a balanced diet and regular activity, with the DGE’s basis plan offering sample breakfast portions and a focus on low‑energy‑density foods over pastries and sweets.
- Nutrition experts recommend varied, nutrient‑dense choices such as whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds or yogurt, note heart‑healthy options like oat porridge with berries, and warn against monotonous routines and dubious ‘weight‑loss’ products including marketed gummies.