Here's Why You Should Not Skip Meals

Health

Hindustan Times

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By Mehak Pal
Published Mar 31, 2023

Unhealthy weight gain

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Skipping meals doesn't lead to weight loss. It makes you crave sugary and fatty foods which can lead to weight gain instead of losing

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Nutritional deficiencies

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Skipping meals affects your body and reduces your total nutrient intake, leading to various nutritional deficiencies

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Affects mood

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 Studies show that people who skip meals have the poorest memory skills and highest fatigue levels

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 Lowers your metabolism

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Skipping meals on a regular basis leads to starvation which can decrease your overall metabolism

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Causes indigestion

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When you skip a meal your stomach produces acids that attack the stomach lining which can lead to acidity, ulcers and abdominal pain

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