Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day? And what if you skip breakfast?

The timing of unhealthy meals may matter as much as the content itself, per The Conversation. Take a typical breakfast burger — while it doesn't taste sweet, it packs more sugar than some breakfast cereals and can spike your blood sugar, potentially leading to insulin resistance and type two diabetes if this happens regularly. Your body processes calories most efficiently in the morning; eating late instead disrupts your sleep-wake cycle and triggers those same insulin spikes. So if breakfast is going to be indulgent, earlier is better than later — though The Conversation suggests making it count with protein and wholegrains rather than refined carbs. As for skipping breakfast, the evidence on intermittent fasting remains mixed, and it's not recommended for pregnant women, children, or those on certain medications.

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