Is skipping dinner damaging your health?

Researchers have discovered that more and more of us are skipping meals, with sit-down family dinners rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

According to new findings by BBC Good Food, one in three of us skips breakfast whilst nearly 20% of us miss lunch. Skipping dinner is also on the rise, with many people opting for snacks rather than a wholesome meal.

A worrying side effect of this trend is that over three quarters of us are NOT getting the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

BBC Good Food’s nutritionist Kerry Torrens told the Mail Online: “We increasingly seem to be a nation divided when it comes to health.

“Most of us are not managing 5 a day. Although many are close to the amount recommended per day, a sizeable minority seem to be way off mark.

“Cost is a big issue for many but it doesn't make sense to use vitamins and supplements when fruit and vegetables are a much cheaper, effective alternative.”

One of the best ways to make sure you’re NOT skipping meals is to plan ahead of time.

Sitting down with family for meals is also a great way to improve your relationships and reduce stress, especially since it involves stepping away from a screen momentarily!

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