MINI MEALS vs. LARGER MEALS
A debate has been raging for quite some time regarding which eating strategy is more effective at helping to keep weight off and keeping us full – is it 6 mini meals or the traditional 3 square meals?
I get asked this question quite a lot, especially from clients who are trying to slim down. It’s a question which is especially on the minds of weight conscious individuals. If you are on a nutrition plan and are looking to shed some unwanted weight, read on for information that could help you on your path.
THE ARGUMENT FOR SMALLER MEALS aka GRAZING
Some experts recommend eating smaller meals more consistently – every few hours. The idea behind this strategy is that eating more frequently may help curb appetite and stabilize blood sugar in effect preventing the “drop” that leaves you feeling hungry. This strategy in theory makes slimming down more manageable.
IS GRAZING REALLY BETTER?
Recent research published by the journal Obesity suggests that employing this strategy of grazing on multiple mini meals will not necessarily promote weight loss any more than the old standard of three squares per day.
THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE
When overweight or obese dieters spread a very-low-calorie diet over six meals, their appetite and hunger were no different than when they consumed the same quantity of nutrition in three meals. These specific findings support older, comparable research.
TYING IT ALL TOGETHER
So how do we take this information and make it work for us? The amount that you eat is more important than how often you eat.
DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU
If eating smaller more consistent meals makes you overeat and those multiple meals turn into all-day grazing frenzy, then you should try eating fewer meals. HOWEVER, if you’re someone who subscribes to the Three-Squares-Per-Day method, but you stuff yourself each time you sit down because you’re so hungry, opting for a health snack in between your meals can only help you.
Whichever strategy you choose to employ, make sure you incorporate fiber rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains as well as lean protein into each meal and snacks. This is essential when you’re changing up your nutrition intake. These nutrients ensure that you will have long lasting, quality energy to keep you full and satisfied until it’s time for you to eat again.
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