Why skipping breakfast might make you less healthy
Association of Skipping Breakfast with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Skipping breakfast may lower hypertension risk in women — a protective effect not seen in men.
Everyone assumes skipping meals is universally bad — but here, biology might be protecting women, possibly due to hormonal differences or fat distribution.
Practical Takeaways
If you skip breakfast, try to eat a balanced lunch within 2 hours and avoid sugary snacks — this may help offset the 26% higher hyperglycemia risk.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Skipping breakfast may lower hypertension risk in women — a protective effect not seen in men.
Everyone assumes skipping meals is universally bad — but here, biology might be protecting women, possibly due to hormonal differences or fat distribution.
Practical Takeaways
If you skip breakfast, try to eat a balanced lunch within 2 hours and avoid sugary snacks — this may help offset the 26% higher hyperglycemia risk.
Publication
Journal
Nutrients
Year
2025
Authors
Bowen Yang, Linxi Lian, Kaijun Xing, Yangyang Cen, Yi Zhao, Yannan Zhang
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People who skip breakfast tend to have more belly fat than those who eat it, though the link isn't super strong.
People who skip breakfast may have higher levels of unhealthy fats in their blood, which can increase heart disease risk.
The link between skipping breakfast and metabolic syndrome is a bit stronger when the diagnosis includes diabetes or high fasting blood sugar, compared to just high fasting sugar alone.
Skipping breakfast may raise your chances of having high blood pressure, even after accounting for other health factors.
Skipping breakfast may make it harder for your body to control blood sugar, raising your risk of high blood sugar levels.