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5 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Skip Meals

Did another meeting run long? Ugh! Now you’ll have to skip lunch (again!) and head straight into your next meeting. The upside, at least, is that maybe skipping all these lunches will help you trim down, right? Maybe … or maybe not.
Working through lunch, skipping breakfast or joining in on the intermittent fasting bandwagon may seem like no big deal but it could take a toll on the human body.
By Editor Chief Feb 15, 2025, 07:00 IST
Food helps power every system in your body, so it’s important to provide your body with proper nutrients. Having a regular, consistent meal schedule is important.
Before you head into another double-header day without noshing, grab yourself a healthy snack or lunch and find out what exactly happens to your body when you don’t eat enough. Plus get some tips to stay fully fueled throughout your day.
Skipping meals can have several effects on your body, both short-term and long-term. Here are five things that happen to your body when you skip meals:
1. Blood Sugar Levels Drop, Leading to Fatigue
When you skip a meal, especially breakfast, your blood sugar levels drop, leaving you feeling tired, sluggish, and weak.
Your brain depends on glucose for energy, so low blood sugar can also cause difficulty concentrating and irritability.
2. Metabolism Slows Down
Regularly skipping meals can signal your body to slow down metabolism to conserve energy.
This can lead to weight gain over time instead of weight loss because your body stores fat rather than burning it.
3. Increased Hunger and Overeating Later
Skipping meals often results in excessive hunger, leading to overeating at the next meal.
This can cause bloating, discomfort, and an increased risk of unhealthy food choices due to cravings for high-calorie, high-sugar foods.
4. Mood Swings and Irritability (Hanger Effect)
Missing meals affects brain function, making you feel anxious, moody, and irritable.
This is due to the drop in serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and emotions.
5. Digestive Issues and Acid Reflux
Skipping meals can lead to acid buildup in the stomach, causing gas, bloating, and acid reflux (heartburn).
It can also disrupt digestion, leading to constipation or discomfort due to irregular eating patterns.
While occasional fasting may have benefits, regularly skipping meals can negatively impact your health. Would you like some healthy meal-planning tips to avoid these issues?

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