Skipping breakfast is often considered trivial. Then, some people are busy and don't have time for breakfast. Others simply aren't hungry and choose to skip breakfast.
However, this habit can actually impact a person's health. Research has shown that skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of cardio-metabolic disease.
What is Cardio-Metabolic Disease?
Cardio-metabolic disease is a term that refers to a group of interrelated medical conditions, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity.
When someone does not eat for a long period of time, in this case from night to day, there is a tendency to overeat.
This means the body is in a state of hunger for a long time. When hungry, people tend to overeat at their next meal, whether it's lunch or dinner.
When the body is extremely hungry, the brain seeks immediate satisfaction. As a result, food choices shift toward foods high in carbohydrates and fat, rather than protein and fiber.
When people are extremely hungry, they rarely reach for spinach or high-fiber foods. They usually reach for tasty foods high in fat and carbohydrates.
This pattern, if continued, has the potential to trigger weight gain and metabolic disorders. It's not just a one-time skipping of breakfast, but rather a recurring habit that isn't balanced with a balanced diet.
Everyone's eating patterns can be different
Everyone has a different lifestyle and eating habits. However, basic eating principles still need to be maintained.
There is a saying like this: "You eat to live until noon, noon until evening, and evening to sleep," which means "eat enough," neither too little nor too much.
Besides Time, Pay Attention to What's on My Plate
In addition to mealtimes, it's also important to pay attention to portion sizes and food composition. A healthy diet is based on nutritional balance. Ideally, each meal should contain appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber.
The Fill My Plate principle is a simple guideline that can be applied daily. Half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables, while the rest is divided between carbohydrates and protein sources.
Because health starts from the contents of my plate.
This article is based on the Healthy Monday program, a collaboration between EMC Healthcare and Liputan6, with speakers from EMC Sentul Hospital: Dr. Roi P. Sibarani, Sp.PD, KEMD, FES (Internal Medicine Specialist - Endocrine, Metabolic & Diabetes Consultant) & Dr. Aditya Mulyantari, Sp.GK, M.Gizi (Clinical Nutrition Specialist).