Is Skipping Breakfast Helping (or Hurting) Your Metabolic Health? Research Weighs In
One reason this pattern makes sense biologically is circadian timing. Our bodies are primed to handle glucose, insulin, and energy intake earlier in the day. Skipping breakfast can push calorie intake later, often leading to larger meals, sharper blood sugar spikes, and increased insulin demand. Over time, that metabolic mismatch may contribute to insulin resistance, inflammation, and higher blood pressure.
