<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode I answer a question from a listener who is confused regarding whether breakfast is optimal or not optimal for health. Although intermittent fasting made breakfast skipping a common practice, there is nuance to this question. We cover some of the following:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Benefits of breakfast skipping and why it's so common&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Downsides of breakfast skipping and how it can backfire&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why I personally have added breakfast back in on most days&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Balancing breakfast needs with physical and cognitive demands&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Optimal breakfast composition&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Approach to intermittent breakfast skipping &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

The Meta Health Podcast

Ronesh Sinha, MD

#36 - Is Skipping Breakfast Unhealthy?

SEP 12, 202414 MIN
The Meta Health Podcast

#36 - Is Skipping Breakfast Unhealthy?

SEP 12, 202414 MIN

Description

In this episode I answer a question from a listener who is confused regarding whether breakfast is optimal or not optimal for health. Although intermittent fasting made breakfast skipping a common practice, there is nuance to this question. We cover some of the following:

  • Benefits of breakfast skipping and why it's so common
  • Downsides of breakfast skipping and how it can backfire
  • Why I personally have added breakfast back in on most days
  • Balancing breakfast needs with physical and cognitive demands
  • Optimal breakfast composition
  • Approach to intermittent breakfast skipping