Regularly skipping breakfast linked to hardening of the arteries

Conclusion This study found a link between skipping breakfast and fatty tissue build-up in the arteries – an early sign of heart disease. However, because it assessed people's diets and artery health at the same point in time, and fatty deposits build up gradually in arteries, we can't say their breakfast habits directly influenced their artery health. Also, as breakfast habits were only assessed over 15 days, we can't be sure they were representative of lifelong patterns. It looks like people who skip breakfast tend to have other unhealthy habits, such as smoking and eating more. While the researchers did try to account for the impact of these other factors, it's possible they still affected the results. But overall, it looks like skipping breakfast tends to be a sign of someone whose habits may put them at risk of heart disease. In general, while this study can't prove that eating breakfast will reduce the risk of heart disease, eating a healthy breakfast is in line with current UK guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The advice is part of its guidance about preventing excessive weight gain. NICE recommends eating breakfast, without increasing overall daily calorie intake, as one way to help prevent excess weight gain. This means you shouldn't just eat breakfast without considering your overall calorie consumption – cut down elsewhere if you need to. What you eat at breakfast is also likely to be important. NICE recommends that bre...
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Source Type: news