According to a recent study by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, restaurant owners like Chris Jacobs from the Village Kitchen in Casco could be considered lifesavers. Skipping the first meal of the day was linked to an 87 percent increased risk of cardiovascular death compared to those who ate breakfast when considering a person’s age, gender, and other demographic factors. The study does not take into account the food you do eat for breakfast, which Jacobs says she has covered either way.

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death around the globe.