Is it Better to Skip Breakfast or Dinner?
Skipping breakfast can worsen the development of heart disease by affecting how the small intestine absorbs fats, according to a new Chinese study. This finding could suggest that the ancient Buddhist discipline of missing dinner and fasting from noon to sunrise is a better approach than modern dietary trends that restrict intake to the middle of the day.
“Intermittent fasting regimens, including time-restricted eating (TRE), have gained popularity over the past few years due to their metabolic benefits,” the team led by Zhejiang University wrote in a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell on October 19.
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Excerpted from MSN
