Researcher
in the US have carried out a study and recommended folks to always take
breakfast for their health. In their study involving 27,000 men, they showed that
those missing breakfast were at a significantly greater risk of heart problems.
Harvard School of Public health scientists explained that missing the meal put
an "extra strain" on the body. The British Heart Foundation also
noted that breakfast helped people resist sugary snacks before lunch.
In the
study men, aged 45-82, were monitored for 16 years during which time there were
more than 1,500 heart attacks or cases of fatal heart failure. The report
stated. There was a likelihood of 27% chances of heart problems for people who
missed breakfast compared to those who were consistent with daily meals. In the
study other risk factors like smoking and exercise were controlled.
According
to, Dr Leah Cahill: "The take-home message is eat in the morning when you
wake up, preferably within an hour.” “The results show that something is better
than nothing, but it's always better to have something healthy and
balanced." The timing for breakfast is also very important because waiting
until lunch may be straining the body.
The researcher
further said this could be increasing the risk of high blood pressure, obesity
and diabetes which could in turn damage the heart.
"Don't
skip breakfast," Dr Cahill concluded.
The quality
and quantity of food eaten however have a big role that cannot be
underestimated as oily foods may instead escalate heart problems. Little
quantities of food may also lead to over secretion of stomach juices which are
not used up. The results may lead to peptic ulcers.
“People should know what to
feed on”. Said the doctor.
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