Does it matter what the first thing you eat is?
                                
                                
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                                While it was once thought that total daily calorie intake was all that mattered, a growing body of scientific evidence from the field of chrononutrition shows that the timing and sequence of your food intake can significantly affect your metabolic health. So, does it matter what the first thing you eat is? The answer, for many, is a resounding yes.