Eating one meal a day is harmful to the body and may lead to malnutrition, indigestion and other discomforts, as well as over-suppressing the appetite.
Eating one meal a day means that the interval between two meals is as long as 24 hours, which will lead to insufficient calorie intake, insufficient intake of various types of nutrients, and is prone to malnutrition.
For some of the weaker people even trigger hypoglycemia. Diabetics who are chronically hungry are prone to violent fluctuations in blood sugar, and the probability of hypoglycemia will be higher.
Eating only one meal a day also leads to excessive single food intake, which exceeds the stomach’s digestive capacity, and can lead to stomach upset, triggering abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting and other indigestion symptoms.
Eating one meal a day also significantly suppresses appetite, which is ultimately counterproductive and causes revenge eating, which is not conducive to weight control in the long run.
Therefore, it is recommended to follow the dietary guidelines, eat three meals a day, eat regularly, control the calories of food in moderation, and combine it with active exercise to maintain a healthy weight.