India, Aug. 4 -- Many people tend to skip breakfast, whether to lose weight, save time, or simply because they don't feel hungry in the morning. However, consistently missing this important meal can have serious effects on your overall health. Also read | What is the 'ideal' breakfast? Study reveals how you should consume your first meal of the day

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Surakshith TK, senior consultant-gastroenterology and hepatology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla, said, "Not eating breakfast is unhealthy for digestion as it slows down metabolism, stimulates the stomach to produce more acid, damages the health of the gut, and leads to excessive consumption of food during the day. For improved digestive health and general well-bei...