Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav
Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day.
However, in a rush of life, people often skip their first meal which could have a negative impact on their overall health.
High Risk of Obesity: Skipping breakfast might cause your body to crave food, leading to overeating or choosing foods high in calories and carbohydrates which might result in weight gain.
High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A previous study suggested that people who never eat breakfast have an 87 percent higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who eat breakfast every day.
Increased Acidity Levels: Another side effect of skipping breakfast is that it can lead to higher acidity levels in the body. When the body is hungry and needs nutrition, it automatically releases acid into the stomach for digestion.
Increased Stress Levels: When you skip breakfast, your blood sugar levels drop, which might lead you to feel irritable, confused, and tired. Low levels of sugar in the blood elevate Cortisol levels, resulting in feeling more stressed.
Risk of Migraine: Another major side effect of not having breakfast is that it might trigger your migraine. This is because skipping meals produces low blood sugar levels in the body, which can raise blood pressure and increase the chances of having a migraine attack.
Mood Swings: Apart from migraine, low blood sugar levels due to skipping breakfast can also lead to major mood swings, irritability, and a general sense of unease. Note that a well-balanced breakfast helps to maintain blood sugar levels and improves mental well-being.
Disturbs Nutrient Intake: Breakfast is the best time to consume healthy nutrients like vitamins, fibre, calcium, and others to help you get through the day. Therefore, skipping breakfast may cause you to consume insufficient amounts of nutrients, leading to long-term health problems.