Breakfast: the most important meal of the day. Or is it? In this episode of Gastropod, we explore the science and history behind the most intentionally designed, the most industrialized, and the most argued about meal of all.
Armed with a healthy dose of caffeine chronopharmacology, we embark on a global breakfast tour that exposes the worldwide dominance o ... Show More
Oct 6
Fibermaxxing FTW: Meet the Neglected Nutrient That's the Key to Health
Move over protein, it's time to fibermaxx! Fiber has always been the neglected stepchild of nutrients: it's never been seen as essential, and some of its earliest enthusiasts were poop-obsessed oddballs. Take the inventor of cornflakes, John Harvey Kellogg. Inspired by the gorill ... Show More
51m 52s
Jul 2025
176: Who Invented Breakfast? The Breakfast Industry’s Dirty Little Secrets
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!The other day I woke up starving — like, hangry. So I wandered into the kitchen and stood there, just… staring. Eggs? Too much work. Pancakes? Ehhh Toast? Meh. I mean why is choosing breakfast this complicated?It’s supposed to be “the most important me ... Show More
36m 13s
Jul 2018
111 - 6 Ways to Step Up Your Breakfast Game
We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we still think it deserves more recognition! The Clever Cookstr is joined by Meredith Turits, editorial director of Extra Crispy, a new site dedicated to documenting breakfast and brunch in our culture and ... Show More
16m 31s
Oct 2025
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Or do you prefer toast, cereal, yogurt or something else? Maybe you usually don't bother with breakfast! Well, some experts believe that a large breakfast could be the key to maintaining healthy eating habits. Georgie and Phil discuss thi ... Show More
6m 38s