{"id":872,"date":"2021-04-06T11:58:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T18:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/?p=872"},"modified":"2021-04-07T10:37:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T17:37:54","slug":"how-many-meals-should-i-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bornfitness.com\/how-many-meals-should-i-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Meals vs. Small Snacks: What’s Best for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve read a diet book, seen a nutritionist, or hired a personal trainer, you\u2019ve probably been told that in order to lose weight or gain muscle you need to eat small, frequent meals.<\/p>\n

The reasons range from explanations that suggest big meals harm your digestion or not eating frequently enough slows your metabolism. In most scenarios, it’s recommended that you have 2 to 3 small meals and<\/em> 2 to 3 snacks, which means you’re eating every 2-3 hours for a total of 4 to 6 meals per day.<\/p>\n

The problem? Research doesn’t back up all of the claims of grazing throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Before you get frustrated, there’s plenty of information that can help you figure out how many meals are best for your body. It’s a mix of science, understanding your goals, and lifestyle preferences.<\/p>\n

Once you consider all three variables, it becomes easy to decide if you want to eat big meals or small snacks (or both), or if you want to eat more frequently or just have 2 to 3 larger meals each day.<\/p>\n

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