India, Aug. 19 -- In the rush to cut calories, lose weight, or save time, many people end up skipping meals. While it may seem like a quick fix, this habit can harm the body in more ways than you realise. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Prachi Jain, chief clinical nutritionist, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, "Whereas temporary fasting under supervision sometimes can bring certain rewards, skipping meals repeatedly without planning is more likely to do your health aspirations more harm than good. Skipping meals can break your body's natural cycle and adversely affect your health in the long term." Also read | Stop skipping meals! 6 easy ways to eat healthy on a hectic work schedule

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