Has Science Busted The Breakfast Myth? | Men's Health Magazine Australia

Has Science Busted The Breakfast Myth?

Has Science Busted The Breakfast Myth?

Your first meal of the day has long been hailed as the most important. But in a study designed to test this hypothesis, scientists at the University of Bath have come to a different view.

 

Here’s what they found: skipping breakfast did not affect participants’ fat levels or weight gain, and did not make them eat more throughout the day.

 

While a hearty breakfast may improve concentration and better equip you to tackle the challenges of the morning, your health won’t suffer if you choose to give it a miss.

 

Related: 7 Ways To Tame A Raging Appetite

 

VITAL STAT

33

Percentage reduction in risk of heart attack and stroke in men who eat 100 grams of fresh fruit daily.

Source: University Of Oxford

 

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