Which is actually healthier, to eat small portions several times per day, or three meals a day no snacks?
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The question is what do you want to achieve? Are you a skinny person who is trying to gain some weight?  Are you someone who is fat and trying to reduce their body fat?  Are you an athlete that is trying to maintain your energy and muscle mass?\n\nTake a look at body builders.  Take a look at high energy (Super Marathon, Iron Man, et al.) sport figures.\n\nThey eat 6 to 8 meals appropriately portioned throughout the day.\n\nIn general, it is a good practice to take less and less carbs in as the day goes by.  That is, eat your highest carb content in the morning, then mostly protein and fibers in the evening.\n\nYou might have also heard "carb loading". That is the eating practice when just before a huge energy output the athlete consumes large amounts of carbohydrates.  Carbs give a huge energy boost, but if it is not used up - you know where it goes.. Yep - fat.\n\nI have included some links to so some serious body building sites, and some others.\n\nRemember, you do not have to try to be them.  You do not have to "grow" a monster chest, to learn from them.\n\nBut the old addage holds true - "surround" yourself with the experts, and it will rub off on you.
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Meh, eating the stuff once in a while is okay.  Once every week or two won't hurt you, as long as you live a relatively healthy lifestyle.  : )
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Not need professional help!\nCommon sense is enough if you have a discipline!\n\nProtein vs less fatty food. 8 glasses of water per day!\nFish, soya milk/tofu, veggies, mixed nuts, juice, fruits in meals! or wheat low fat bars! \n\n*Every portion of meals is just a feast/handful size!\n\nExercise 3 times a week! Not everyday! Let the muscles and tissue being repaired and grow by taking protein! Try now!
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actually it is bad to not snack by eating a snack between meals it speeds your metabolism because your body must continue to break down food constantly whic means you burn more calories weird but true
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yes. Its unhealthy for anyone to eat only one meal a day. You'll lack vitamins and all that good stuff... if u only eat one meal a day.  And u need all those vitamins.. your young and ur body is still growing. So.. please..take care of your body and eat more than one meal a day.
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Don't know but here is my advice:\n\nEat on small plates only\nDo not eat chips or pizza\nDo not drink juice or pop\n\nDrink 1-3 glasses of 1% milk per day\nDrink 6 glasses of water per day\nEat from all food groups\nCheck calorie content & fat content on the foods you buy\nTry the products called "blue menu" they have lots of low fat, & low cal. They sell salad dressing and a lot more\n\nMinimize desserts\n\nIf you want to snack at night constantly without gaining much calories try pretzels, popcorn, fruits, veggies\n\nExercise\nExercise 3-5 times a week- cardio\nDo weight lifting every second day- muscle burns more than fat.
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Sorry about that.... I know how you feel. I know someone who started gaining alot of weight due to a health problem and being on certain medications, a lot of people don't understand that. I was told that eating very small portions throught out the day rather than the 3 suggested meals might help boost your metabolism but make sure it's healthy eating and no junk food. Try some Cardios, walking, light jogs....etc whenever you can. Hope this helps...
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You must have 3 meals a day and if you are snacking between meals make sure it is fruit. Healthy food the better for you as you wont put on too much weight. It could be your normal daily routine that you need to change. Ask yourself if there's any thing on your mind. We do rely on food as a comfort zone
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You should increase your meals from 3 to 5 small meals to increase your metabolism, and exercise regularly.
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I know this probably sounds crazy, but eat more often. No not big meals. Studies have shown that instead of eating 3 big meals a day, you can eat 6 small meals and you'll lose more weight because it helps boost your metabolism. Having good metabolism makes dailey activities burn more calories. Hope this helps and good luck.
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This is not a recommended idea, allow me to explain. The human body, like a car, runs on "fuel". This fuel is represented as food, and food intake. Even if you consume small meals a day, this would be better for you. You can confuse your body by not giving it enough of the good things to eat, such as, reaching for an apple, orange, or some type of fruit, or juice. Remember, it is not what you eat, but how much you eat. If you eat smaller meals, and control your portions, you need not worry about the food intact you consume. And, by eating when you get home, and not working it off, then going to bed, you have just loaded all of your food on your body that is not processing it, but going to sleep. All of that energy and food consummation, now turns to "fat" during your sleeping hours. The cycle of your body will change, if you do this, eat smaller meals during the day, walk during lunch hour, drink lots of water. Good luck.
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If you ask me your best bet is a balance of the two, everything in moderation. But if I had to pick one I'd go with low calorie, because its much healthier to be eating fruits and vegetables than all meat all the time.
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just eat sensibly. less of the junk food, more of the veggies & moderate consumption of meat & sugar-laced food.
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Since breakfast is suppose to be your most important meal of the day, I eat anything I want.  Fruits, yogurt & granola, whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter on it, cereal & milk, even an egg!  Once a week Ill have a slice of bacon, the idea is to give yourself variety, so you dont fall back into bad habits.  I go light for lunch, like salads, or cottage cheese, or crackers & cheese, (minimal amounts)  then meats and veggie for dinner, low carbs...  Lots of water to cleanse and detoxify!  I counted my calories!!!
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eat healthy, small portions, and exercise 3-5 a week
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Average is once or twice per day.  Some healthy people go every other day or up to 5-6 times in one day.  There is a wide range.  Anything outside of that you should probably talk to a doctor to make sure you're healthy.
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The guidelines are actually for weight and activity levels. The higher your activity level, the more calories you need.\n\nIt is generally recommended that you eat 4 - 6 small meals per day.\n\nA diabetic diet plan really should be specially designed for just you.  This can be done with the assistance of a registered nutrionist.  Your healthcare provider can set you up with one.