Skipping breakfast three times a week is a bad sign for weight

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Wednesday 28 Jan 2015 - 13:16 Makkah mean time-8-4-1436 London (IINA) - People who skip breakfast three times a week are twice as likely to gorge on an extra 252 calories a day, it was revealed in a new research, Daily Mail reported. Missing the first meal of the day increases the urge to snack and could cause a person to gain up to 26lb almost two stone a year, if the extra calories are not burned off through exercise. Dietitian Azmina Govindji, who is an award-winning registered dietitian and nutritionist, known in the UK as well best-selling author said, missing breakfast can cause a person's blood sugar levels to drop, encouraging them to reach for a snack that will provide instant gratification. The research suggests that those who are missing breakfast are more likely to have unhealthier eating habits during the rest of that morning period, she told MailOnline. Researchers calculated the potential weight gain, assuming a person eats an extra 252 calories every day - totaling 91,980 calories every year. Assuming the extra calories are not matched with any physical activity or a reduced total intake over the course of each day, using the assumption that an extra 3,500 calories equate to an extra 1lb in weight, there is the potential for a person to gain 26lbs a year. Govindji added research shows that eating breakfast can help improve mood, energy and concentration. Studies have also demonstrated that people who eat breakfast are more likely to be in a healthy weight range than those who do not. SM/IINA