Why Breakfast Might Not Be the Most Important Meal
The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day originated from marketing, not science. Cereal companies popularized this message, and it became conventional wisdom. The research on breakfast is far more nuanced. Some studies show that breakfast eaters tend to be healthier, but this is confounded by the fact that breakfast eaters also tend to have healthier lifestyles overall. Randomized trials show mixed results. For some people, eating breakfast reduces hunger later in the day. For others, skipping breakfast naturally reduces total calorie intake. Children and adolescents do appear to benefit from breakfast for cognitive performance and school achievement. For adults, the decision should be based on personal preference and how your body responds. If you are not hungry in the morning, there is no physiological requirement to eat. If skipping breakfast leads to overeating later, eating a protein-rich breakfast may help. The quality of what you eat matters far more than the timing.
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