OBESITY
How does skipping breakfast lead to increased chances of obesity? It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s rather simple. When you sleep your body is generally fasting (hence the term “break + fast”). As a result our metabolism slows down and you wake up on an empty tank. By skipping breakfast, you’re much more likely to suffer cravings and compensate by overeating in large amounts later in the day or eating quick meals (such as fast food), or BOTH.
The other concern is the spikes in blood sugar and their effect on insulin production. Skipping breakfast certainly won’t cause diabetes, but anyone who already has an increased risk or weight-management concerns should know this elevates their risk.