6 Harmful Effects of Skipping Breakfast You Did Not Know

By Vanshika Gaur
16 Jan 2025, 13:07 IST

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, yet people skip it for different reasons. From losing weight to running late, there could be any reasons to not eat breakfast but it will have negative effects on your body. Tap to read!

Feeling Anxious

A 2020 study published in NIH found that skipping meals increases cortisol levels, leading to anxiety, mood swings, and depression.

Slow Metabolism

Skipping breakfast in hopes of losing weight can slow down your metabolism, making it hard to burn calories

Low Energy Levels

In the morning, our blood sugar levels are low and skipping breakfast can lead to brain fog or fatigue.

Poor Heart Health

As per the American Journal Of Cardiology, it has been observed that skipping breakfast can negatively affect heart health and increase the risk of heart disease.

Increased Cravings

Skipping breakfast deprives the body of essential nutrients, leading to increased hunger and cravings to compensate for the nutrients missed.

Hormonal Imbalance

Skipping breakfast lowers blood sugar levels and releases cortisol, the stress hormone, leading to hormonal imbalances.