A strange effect of breakfast on the attractiveness of women and men has been revealed

Croissants make you look ugly

Eating a meaty full English breakfast makes men more attractive, while carb-rich croissants and muffins make women appear ugly, a study claims. Scientists have discovered that breakfast has a vital effect on sex hormones in the body. This affects how attractive a person appears to the opposite sex.

According to researchers from the University of Montpellier, eating a meaty full English breakfast makes men more attractive. However, carbohydrate-rich croissants and muffins make women appear unattractive, scientists say.

Scientists have discovered that the first meal of the day has a vital effect on sex hormones in the body, influencing how attractive a person appears to the opposite sex, writes the Daily Mail.

“Our findings serve as a powerful reminder of the far-reaching impact of dietary choices not only on health, but also on socially significant traits such as facial attractiveness,” said Claire Berticat, lead author of the study.

Starchy or sugary afternoon snacks such as chips or cookies may also make men more attractive by raising glucose levels, but not women.

This is because high blood sugar, known as hyperglycemia, has an aging effect on the skin and can suppress hormones used to attract men, the Daily Mail notes.

A study conducted at the University of Montpellier in France measured people’s facial attractiveness two hours after eating different types of breakfast.

The fatty, protein-rich combination of bacon, sausage and eggs has been found to increase attractiveness in men and, to a lesser extent, women.

But refined carbohydrates, such as those found in baked goods and cakes, only had the opposite effect on women – the “glycemic load” of these foods made them less attractive.

Researcher Claire Berticat said: “Refined carbohydrate consumption, both immediate and chronic, influences facial attractiveness. We observed differences in how men and women responded to different meals. For men, increasing energy intake at breakfast also increased attractiveness. However, the decrease in attractiveness caused by increased glycemic load during breakfast was limited to women. Research into how refined carbohydrate intake may influence other traits influenced by sex hormones could provide valuable information about the complex interplay between diet, biology, and social behavior.”

The study found that obesity in men often leads to decreased testosterone levels, while in women it can cause an excess of sex hormones known as hyperandrogenism.

Excessive consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods can lead to various health conditions, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.