There are many healthy ways to lose weight. Many people believe that dieting is the easiest, fastest way to lose weight. But experts warn that skipping meals can have serious long-term effects on your body. The food we eat powers every system and organ in the body.
Many people who want to lose weight cut down on their food intake. Others even stop eating. Do you know what will happen if you do this?
The primary source of energy for your brain and body comes from food. Not eating at regular intervals reduces immediate energy supply. When you skip meals or don’t eat for long periods of time, every part of your body is affected. Let’s know about the dangerous consequences of skipping food.
Not eating for a long period of time can seriously affect your mental health. According to a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, skipping breakfast increases the risk of stress and depression among teenagers.
Doctors say that going without food for too long can cause your blood sugar levels to drop significantly and your body to start producing cortisol. It is also known as stress hormone. Cortisol helps regulate blood sugar levels. At the same time it creates stress. It makes you anxious, moody, irritable.
Avoiding food can lead to both nausea and diarrhea. Severe constipation occurs. It causes digestive system malfunction. If you skip meals or have a habit of overeating, this will further damage your digestion.
If you don’t eat enough throughout the day, low blood sugar levels are inevitable. Low blood sugar can make you feel tired, dizzy, weak, and lethargic.