{"id":95133,"date":"2025-05-12T10:47:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/95133\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T10:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:47:16","slug":"fitness-influencer-says-it-is-better-to-skip-dinner-rather-than-breakfast-expert-weighs-in-food-wine-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/95133\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness influencer says it is better to skip dinner rather than breakfast; expert weighs in | Food-wine News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us tend to skip meals, whether breakfast or dinner. But is skipping one better than the other? According to endurance athlete Malhar Ganla, not having dinner is preferred over skipping breakfast. \u201cStop skipping breakfast. It is of no use. Your body<\/a><\/strong> has woken up hungry. It\u2019s had 8-10 hours of fasting after dinner, and your blood sugar is running low. So, there is no fuel in the system. By 1 pm, it is going to first press panic, by five, the second panic, and by 8, the real damage will occur at dinner with a lavish spread and overeating,\u201d Ganla wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou will eat like a buffet with 1500 calories and a sweet. It\u2019s better that in the morning, you top load with protein,\u201d Ganla added.<\/p>\n

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\nSo, is it better to skip dinner than breakfast?<\/p>\n

Skipping dinner rather than breakfast<\/a><\/strong> can have potential benefits, but it largely depends on a person\u2019s lifestyle, health status, and daily routine, said Divya Malik, senior nutritionist, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBreakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day because it provides the necessary energy to kickstart metabolism and fuel the body after an overnight fast. Skipping breakfast can lead to fatigue, poor concentration, and increased hunger later in the day, often resulting in unhealthy food choices,\u201d said Malik.<\/p>\n

\"dinner\" Don\u2019t end up eating a lot (Photo: Freepik)<\/p>\n

On the other hand, skipping dinner can help reduce calorie intake<\/a><\/strong> and improve digestion, as eating late at night is associated with weight gain, acid reflux, and poor sleep quality. \u201cHowever, not everyone should skip dinner,\u201d stressed Malik.<\/p>\n

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Pregnant women, children, and people with medical conditions like diabetes need consistent nourishment throughout the day. \u201cFor them, missing dinner may cause low energy levels and nutrient deficiencies,\u201d said Malik.<\/p>\n

If dinner is skipped, it\u2019s essential to stay hydrated and avoid binge-eating the next day, mentioned Malik. \u201cIf consuming dinner, opt for a light, balanced meal<\/a><\/strong>, such as a salad with lean protein or a bowl of soup with whole grains,\u201d said Malik.<\/p>\n

How about people practicing intermittent fasting?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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People practicing intermittent fasting or trying to manage weight<\/a><\/strong> may benefit from skipping dinner, but it should be done under guidance to ensure nutrient adequacy.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many of us tend to skip meals, whether breakfast or dinner. But is skipping one better than the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":95134,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4318],"tags":[44613,105,1529,374,1549,4434,44614,44612,16,15,734],"class_list":{"0":"post-95133","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-breakfast","9":"tag-health","10":"tag-hydration","11":"tag-intermittent-fasting","12":"tag-metabolism","13":"tag-nutrition","14":"tag-should-you-skip-dinner-or-breakfast","15":"tag-skipping-dinner","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom","18":"tag-weight-loss"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114494468597046132","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95133"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95133\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}