Meal Skipping: Brain Booster or Brain Drainer?

Were you raised to never skip a meal? Or perhaps you’re a diehard intermittent faster? Is either approach better than the other when it comes to boosting your focus, memory, and mood? That’s today’s podcast topic: is skipping a meal a brain booster or drainer?   References and links: Intermittent Fasting-Short- and Long-Term Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Safety in Healthy Volunteers: A Prospective, Clinical Trial   The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Brain and Cognitive Function   The Effects of Breakfast and Breakfast Composition on Cognition in Adults   The effect of breakfast composition and energy contribution on cognitive and academic performance: a systematic review   Show Notes:  Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  [email protected] Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions