Millions Do This Every Morning… It’s Destroying Their Arteries

About this video

Kane interviews Dr. Mitch Rice about morning habits and blood pressure. Rice explains that blood pressure naturally rises on waking, so he advises measuring it about 20 to 25 minutes after getting up, before food or coffee. He names checking your phone immediately as the worst morning habit, claiming the stress it triggers can raise blood pressure for the rest of the day, and recommends keeping the first 30 to 60 minutes phone-free. He says caffeine also raises readings, so it should wait until after measuring. On breakfast, Rice argues against carb-only options like oats, waffles, bagels and cereal eaten alone, and suggests eggs with avocado and blueberries, eating protein or fat before any fruit. He claims isometric exercises — planks, wall sits, squat holds and hand grips — outperform cardio for lowering blood pressure long term.

Key takeaways

• The featured doctor says to wait 20–25 minutes after waking, before coffee or food, for an accurate blood pressure reading
• Rice claims immediate phone checking is the worst morning habit for blood pressure
• Rice says caffeine can falsely elevate a reading for one to two hours
• Rice advises never eating carbs alone in the morning; pair them with, and eat after, protein or fat
• Rice recommends eggs, avocado and blueberries as an ideal breakfast
• Rice claims isometric exercises like wall sits and hand grips beat cardio for long-term blood pressure reduction

Episode details: published April 25, 2026 · 237.6K views · 17:55 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The health and nutrition claims described are Lillie Kane’s or her guests’, presented for education — not medical advice. Kane is a certified nutrition health coach, not a physician. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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