Why Is Breakfast Important? Expert Highlights 5 Serious Risks Of Skipping This Meal – News18
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Skipping breakfast can harm health by causing nutrient deficiencies, high blood sugar, slow metabolism, weakened immunity, and obesity
According to Health experts, breakfast is crucial for well-being and it shouldn’t be skipped to avoid significant harm to the body. (AI-Generated)
Healthy eating is crucial for maintaining good health. However, it is equally important to choose the right time to eat. This not only provides energy but also supplies essential nutrients to the body.
According to health experts, having breakfast is the most beneficial for health. Many people skip breakfast due to hectic morning schedules, which can cause significant harm to the body. But why is breakfast so necessary?
Richa Sharma, Senior Dietician at Kailash Deepak Hospital in Delhi, explains to News18 that people typically go to sleep a few hours after dinner. Their body then goes without food for 7-8 hours, creating a kind of fast that must be broken by eating in the morning. Hence, it is called breakfast and it is regarded as the most important meal of the day as consuming breakfast early in the morning provides ample energy and boosts metabolism.
Disadvantages Of Skipping Breakfast
- Lack of Nutrients: Experts warn that skipping breakfast daily can lead to nutrient deficiencies, potentially harming your health. Even if you prefer something light, ensure it is nutrient-rich.
- Increase in Blood Sugar Levels: Skipping breakfast can elevate blood sugar levels, especially if you eat late in the afternoon. Therefore, starting the day with healthy food reduces the risk of diabetes and related complications.
- Slow Metabolism: Not having breakfast can negatively impact metabolism. Experts assert that skipping breakfast slows down metabolism, resulting in fewer calories being burnt.
- Weakened Immunity: Skipping breakfast can weaken immunity. The 7-8 hour gap between dinner and morning breakfast can begin to damage cells if you skip breakfast.
- Obesity: Not having breakfast can also hamper your weight loss journey, rather increasing the the risk of weight gain, as you are likely to eat more food in the afternoon.
In conclusion, starting the day with a nutritious breakfast is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.
