Could the time you eat breakfast be affecting your mental health? A new study tracking 24,000 adults over 11 years has found a surprising link between late breakfasts and a higher risk of depression. People who ate after 9AM were 28% more likely to suffer low mood and mental health problems compared to those who ate before 8AM. Skipping breakfast entirely had a similarly negative impact.
Experts believe that eating later may be tied to poor sleep, low motivation, or unhealthy routines — all warning signs of declining mental well-being. With 1 in 6 UK adults experiencing moderate to severe depression, something as simple as eating earlier could be a powerful mental health boost.
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00:00Did you know skipping breakfast, or just eating it after 9 a.m., could actually increase your risk of depression?
00:06A major study tracking nearly 24,000 adults over 11 years just dropped a surprising truth.
00:13Eating your first meal early in the day could be a powerful tool for mental health.
00:17Researchers found people who ate breakfast after 9 a.m. were 28% more likely to suffer low mood and mental health issues than early eaters.
00:25And the worst part? Skipping breakfast completely had just as much of a negative impact.
00:30Here's the kicker. Those who ate before 8 a.m. had the lowest risk of depression overall.
00:35It's not just about food. Scientists believe eating later could signal poor sleep, low motivation, or a sluggish daily routine, all red flags for declining mental health.
00:46And with one in six adults in the U.K. facing moderate to severe symptoms of depression, this simple shift in your routine could be a game-changer.
00:54So if you want to boost your mood, try starting your day with a meal before the clock hits 9.
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