Everyone is aware that a healthy breakfast is essential to start the day.  But still many people skip breakfast and the first meal that they eat is lunch. Breakfast means breaking the fasting state of the body. So having a healthy breakfast is important. 

If you have a habit of skipping breakfast. I will tell you how it harms your body.

Blood sugar levels get affected: 

Skipping breakfast can lower your sugar levels, causing stress. When there is no or less sugar in your body, stress hormones are released which increases stress. Hence, it is important to have a healthy breakfast to keep the blood sugar optimal.

Risk of Atherosclerosis and other heart diseases

There are studies which show that high-energy breakfast reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular (heart) diseases. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of arteries which then reduces the flow of  blood to the other parts of your body. To avoid such complications, breakfast should be a healthy mix of good proteins, whole grains, and fruits. 

Skipping breakfast can have a negative impact on your mood

Not eating food until lunch can negatively impact your overall mood, cause crankiness, and lead to mood swings. Your concentration can also get affected and you will be irritated. Food is fuel for the body. If at the beginning of the day there is no food to draw energy from, it can overload the organs, and thus lead to severe health complications over time.

Impact short-term memory 

A study conducted by the Journal of Adolescent Health (health magazine) found that a high-energy breakfast has a positive impact on the short-term memory of the participants. 

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• Breaksfast
• Health
• Effects
• Skipping
• Harmful

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