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What happens to your body when you skip meals?

Skipping meals results in a decline in blood sugar levels (Photo: Shutterstock)

Healthy eating is quickly becoming a part of our day-to-day lives. While the emphasis is on what we eat, we should also pay attention to when we eat. Skipping meals is an unhealthy habit. 

Some people skip meals and indulge in one or two meals a day, hoping that the calorie content does not exceed their normal intake. In the long run, this damages your metabolism. 

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