The great breakfast debate: What experts really say about day’s ‘most important meal’

4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 08:00 PM IST The internet says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but not all health experts agree. Biomimetic scientist Dr Deepa Suhag recently went on the Garima Kaushal Show to debunk this common myth that has gone viral lately: “This is another lie, that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. No, it is not. You are not supposed to get up and start eating. You are not a child, and you don’t have to feed yourself all the time. Let your system reset.” DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.Is it true? Edwina Raj, Head of Services – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, says that