01/11Reasons you shouldn't skip food for an entire day

Reasons you shouldn't skip food for an entire day

There are many diets these days that include skipping out on meals or promote fasting to achieve various health goals. And while these diets promise amazing results fast, they aren't really meant for everyone. When you skip out on food for even one day, it can have terrible repercussions on your body and health. Consult with a nutritionist if you are thinking about fasting. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn't skip food even for a day.

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02/11Can give you brain fog

Can give you brain fog

More often than not when you find it hard to remember details, pay attention, understand information or even do something super basic like organise your thoughts, think about what you've had to eat. Most of these are symptoms of low blood sugar.

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03/11Can lead to hormonal changes

Can lead to hormonal changes

When you don't eat food in proper durations it can lead to a drop in blood sugar levels which can eventually start leading to hormonal changes if you skip meals too regularly. This will not only lead to changes in your body but can also make you feel moody and irritable.

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04/11Makes you feel tired

Makes you feel tired

If there's one thing that works like fuel for our body it has to be food. So, if you skip out on your meals, your body will literally slow down. No matter how energetic you think you should be or feel it'll only make you feel exhausted.

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05/11Lowers nutritional benefits

Lowers nutritional benefits

Food supplements might work wonders for people but one must understand that they cannot replace actual food. You can't possibly expect to take vitamin supplements instead of eating foods and veggies or taking calcium supplements instead of consuming dairy products. Doing so will only lower the nutritional benefits your body can gain.

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06/11It disturbs weight management

It disturbs weight management

Some people tend to try to lose weight by skipping meals. In fact, some diets also promote this trend. However, it isn't the best thing for you because it completely disturbs your weight management skills. If you stay hungry for so long, you'll end up eating whatever you get and in the process, you might gain weight instead of shedding kilos.

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07/11It's bad for diabetic patients

It's bad for diabetic patients

People who suffer from diabetes need to be super careful about their meal timings. To help keep your insulin levels in check, you need to ensure that you're eating 3 meals a day or you'll end up ruining your body's glucose and insulin level production.

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08/11May cause metabolic slowdown

May cause metabolic slowdown

If you are looking to lose weight, this strategy may have the opposite effect. You may burn fewer calories because your body is preparing for starvation and uses little energy as possible. Fasting can have a huge impact on your metabolism. You should consult with an expert to see if this is the right move for you to achieve your weight loss goals.

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09/11Make better food choices

Make better food choices

The right nutrition can help you achieve your weight loss goals in the right way instead of starving yourself. Make sure to add food like fruits, vegetables, beans, tofu, fish, whole-wheat bread and quinoa to your diet. If finding a meal plan is tough on your own, seek help from a nutritionist. This way you'll understand your body's needs instead of avoiding food.

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10/11You could have an unpleasant day

You could have an unpleasant day

If you are thinking about fasting, be prepared for some uncomfortable experiences throughout the day. You have a high chance of experiencing headaches, heartburn and constipation. It may also make you moody because you are feeling extremely hungry. It could even have an impact on how productive you are as you are low on energy because you haven't consumed any calories.

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