1 In addition, the prolonged fasting that occurs when you skip breakfast can increase your body's insulin response, which in turn increases fat storage and weight gain. 2  Healthy choices. 3  Eating breakfast may get you on track to make healthy choices all day. Eating breakfast may get you on track to make healthy choices all day. 2  People who eat breakfast tend to eat a healthier overall diet, one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. 3  In contrast, people who skip breakfast are more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day, too. 4  More energy.
By Mayo Clinic Staff. White tongue is the result of an overgrowth and swelling of the fingerlike projections (papillae) on the surface of your tongue. The appearance of a white coating is caused by  debris, bacteria and dead cells getting lodged between the enlarged and sometimes inflamed papillae.
Answer. Every now and then you notice that your tongue (usually a healthy pink) is coated in white. While a white tongue is something that can be alarming, there is no need to worry. Most of the time, the cause of a white tongue is harmless and temporary. The surface of your tongue is covered with papillae. If your tongue is entirely coated in white, you are likely to have an inflammation of the papillae that is caused by dead bacteria, debris and dead cells getting stuck among them. In rare cases, however, it can be a sign of a variety of serious diseases or illnesses, ranging from infection to a precancerous condition (i.e., leukoplakia).