What happens to the body if I don't eat breakfast?

If you've heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they're right. The first meals of the day provide the energy source to begin activities, especially since you are fasting due to the night's rest.

Nutrition expert Fernanda Alvarado's blog, Bien Comer, points out that just because you're asleep doesn't mean you're not burning calories. A 60-kilogram person burns 500 calories while sleeping, which is why breakfast is the quintessential meal.

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Clinical nutritionist Julia Salinas commented on the website unamglobal.unam.mx that "it is important to include (in the first meal of the day) a good portion of carbohydrates such as cereals, preferably whole grains, this way you will obtain the fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that the body needs." While our nutrition expert recommends adding fruit, whole grains and good quality proteins such as sugar-free natural yogurt or seeds.

On the other hand, skipping breakfast can have harmful effects on your health. The UNAM explains that this is what happens to your body if you skip breakfast:

- Sleep patterns change.

- The body releases more cholesterol.

- Glucose drops.

- Causes headache.

- Fatigue increases.

- There is irritability.

- Causes gastritis.

- Weight gain and obesity.

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