Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim Spector

We’ve all heard the saying: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it may sound like a cliché, there’s some truth to it. Because for many of us, breakfast is the one meal we keep the same - day after day, morning after morning.

This consistency means our breakfast choices have a powerful influence on our long-term health.

So, today I’m joined by Tim Spector and behaviour expert Professor Ben Gardner to share practical ways to break out of unhealthy routines and build a breakfast habit that will support you every single morning.

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