Fact Check: Not having breakfast will cause BP problems, can it lead to heart disease?

Breakfast should not be skipped. By eating this, you can make yourself full of energy for the whole day. But if you don’t have breakfast, will your health deteriorate badly? Due to this, one may have to face problems like hypertension, heart problems, migraine and diabetes.
The Vigilant Fact Check team contacted the doctor to find out the truth behind the video making such claims. Before knowing what the doctor said and why this clip should not be believed, see the post related to the myth.

what’s in the post

There is a photo in the Instagram post, in which advice is given not to skip breakfast. It is claimed that doing so can cause health issues like hair fall, migraine, hypertension, heart problems and diabetes.

doctor’s talk

Founder of Mind Your Fitness, Registered Dietitian Shweta Bhatia She says that this claim is completely a myth. It is not necessary to eat something as soon as you wake up in the morning. In intermittent fasting, the concept is of eating food less frequently every day. When we are not eating, insulin levels decrease and fat is also burned for energy. As soon as we eat food, the nutrients start being used in the body and fat burning stops temporarily.

Nutrient intake is important

Dietitians believe that essential nutrients should be consumed throughout the day. Due to this there is no deficiency of nutrients in the body.

no fatal diseases

Not eating breakfast prevents fatal diseases like migraine, diabetes, hypertension etc. Dietician says that this can happen only when there is lack of nutrients in the diet. In fact, all these risks can be reduced by reducing body fat.

necessary for some people

Experts believe that certain people should avoid skipping breakfast, like those who need muscle gain, pregnant women and small children, should consume 1-2 snacks with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

conclusion

Doctors have admitted that there is absolutely no risk of contracting fatal diseases if you skip breakfast. But before taking any decision related to diet, it is advisable to consult a health professional.