Eating one meal per day or skipping meals increases mortality, new study suggests

Researchers in a very interesting epidemiological study of 24,000 adults have uncovered some eye-opening connections between our eating habits and risk of dying prematurely.

Time restricted eating patterns such as the 16:8 diet or its most extreme forms of fasting have become very trendy lately but the the intriguing results of this new study suggest that Consuming just one meal per day is linked to a staggering 30% increased risk of all-cause mortality and an incredible 83% surge in cardiovascular mortality compared to those consuming three meals daily.

But that's not all. Skipping breakfast in this epidemiological study was associated with a 40% higher risk of cardiovascular mortality, while missing lunch and dinner increased all-cause mortality by 12% and 16%, respectively. Moreover, Among participants with three meals a day, those with shorter meal intervals, less than 4.5 hours, faced a 17% higher risk of all-cause mortality.

So, what does this mean for us?

The key takeaway here is to maintain a routine of three meals a day with intervals exceeding 4.5 hours provided you eat a nutritious Mediterranean-like diet rich in minimally processed whole grains, legumes, a wide range of vegetables, nuts and seeds, complemented with fish, low fat diary and low glycemic fruits. This might just be one of the key components for better cardiovascular health and a longer life.

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