Recently, the king has been encouraged to start his lunch after he has skipped his second meal of the day.
Although he’s kept it tame and upped his lunchtime to just avocado, the king has stopped skipping meals for health reasons.
We constantly hear varying opinions from different sources about what we should eat and when, but which meal is the most important meal of the day and why?
While all meals are considered important to ensure you get enough nutrients in your diet, the idea that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is widely accepted, but it’s more than just black and white.
Breakfast can provide important benefits, but this will certainly vary based on individual health goals, lifestyle and personal preferences. But the benefits can be quickly countered by eating bad breakfast foods that are high in sugar or full of refined carbohydrates.
However, eating a breakfast full of protein and plenty of healthy fats can improve concentration throughout the day, regulate blood sugar, and prevent overeating.
But what many people don’t think about is the importance of eating breakfast to oral health. Dr. Smita, BDS MFGDPRCS, Principal Dentist at Neem Tree Dental Clinichas provided insight into why eating consistent meals, especially breakfast, is essential for healthy teeth and gums.
“Skipping any meal can have a detrimental effect on oral health, but skipping breakfast is often considered the worst.
“First of all, it helps to start saliva production first thing in the morning. When you eat, the salivary glands are activated in response to the food in your mouth. This is part of the natural digestive process.
“Saliva contains enzymes such as lysozyme and immunoglobulins that help control the growth of bacteria and fungi in the mouth and reduce the risk of infections such as gum disease and tooth decay.
“And during the night, your mouth tends to build up bacteria and acid from the reduced amount of saliva. Eating breakfast helps neutralize this acid.
So skipping your first meal of the day, while not harmful, can leave the acid out of control for a longer period of time, making your teeth more susceptible to enamel erosion.
“Salivary gland stimulation can also help prevent dry mouth, which can cause discomfort, bad breath and a higher risk of tooth decay.
“Skipping breakfast or lunch can also increase snacking throughout the day. Especially if you are busy at work or have a busy schedule, you may often eat unhealthy, sugary or processed foods that are not good for your teeth and gums.
“While all meals are equally important to ensure you’re getting enough nutrients and promote healthier habits, breakfast is usually the meal most beneficial to oral health.
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