Eating breakfast early helps live longer
Breakfast has long been considered the most important meal of the day. But not only what you eat, but eating it all the time has a big impact on your health. A 22-year study, conducted by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (USA) and the University of Manchester (UK), followed nearly 3,000 adults aged 42 to 94.
The results showed that those who ate breakfast early had a 10-year survival rate of nearly 90%, while the late-night group only reached about 87%. For every hour of delaying breakfast, the risk of death increases by 8 to 11%.
Dr Charalambos Antoniades, a cardiologist at the University of Oxford (UK), commented: A bio-population is an internal clock in the body that regulates sleep, metabolism and hormones. Eating breakfast too late disrupts this clock, leading to the body processing nutrients less effectively".
Potential risks from the habit of eating breakfast late
Not only does it reduce life expectancy, eating breakfast late is also associated with a series of health problems. People who often delay breakfast are at high risk of chronic diseases, poor sleep quality, anxiety and even depression.
Another study, published in the Journal of Development and Cardiovascular Diseases, also showed that skipping breakfast completely increases the risk of heart disease and premature death. In addition, when skipping breakfast, many people tend to eat more in the evening, causing weight gain and blood sugar disorders.
However, there are also opinions that skipping breakfast can help reduce about 400 calories/day, supporting short-term weight loss. However, most experts agree: a complete and punctual diet only brings long-term health benefits.
Advice from experts
To protect cardiovascular health and prolong life, experts recommend eating breakfast within 1 - 2 hours of waking up. An ideal breakfast needs to combine protein (eggs, yogurt, beans), fiber ( whole grain, vegetable, fruit) and healthy fats (seeds, fish rich in omega-3).
adjusting the time of eating is a small change but has a big impact. Eating breakfast early, sleeping on time and exercising regularly will help the body maintain a healthy circadian rhythm," Dr. Antoniades emphasized.
Experts also note that the habit of eating at the wrong time often comes from staying up late. Therefore, going to bed early and maintaining a scientific lifestyle will significantly support long-term health maintenance.
