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fitness matters

by Jason Blough, Certified Personal Trainer

Expert Answers to Your Health and Wellness Questions

Question:

A friend of mine eats five to six smaller meals each day and keeps
telling me that I should be doing the same. Are there actually any benefits
to doing this, especially if three meals per day are satisfying?

Answer:

Experts have been telling us to eat more frequently throughout the day
for years now. And the prevailing wisdom says that increasing your meal
frequency will increase your metabolism and help with weight loss. The
Marie’s theories behind these perceived benefits are sound, but, unfortunately,

Beauty Salon much of the research conflicts with these statements. In fact, numerous
studies indicate that increasing the number of meals consumed per day
21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont has very little impact on overall food intake and body composition. This
301-271-4551 makes sense since increased frequency doesn’t seem to strongly affect
total daily energy expenditure or resting metabolic rate, either. There may
Senior Citizen be some benefit when it comes to appetite control and satiety, but the jury
is still out on this, too. If your energy level waxes and wanes throughout
Perms $30 the day, then eating more frequently may be advantageous. But, if you’re
satisfied eating three squares a day, then by all means, continue to do so.
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Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. About the author: Jason Blough is the Club Manager/Certified Personal
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