Dr S Sundar – Consultant Oncologist
Description: Consultant Oncologist
Yes , many studies do suggest that skipping breakfast is bad for health.
Skipping breakfast increases risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases .
A recent Guardian article provides a different view point and suggests that it may not be harmful to skip breakfast if you do not overindulge during lunch or later in the day with unhealthy food. There is some evidence to suggest that people who skip breakfast as part of planned dieting may benefit from it. The evidence is still evolving though.
Dr S Sundar – Consultant Oncologist