A look at Meal frequency
Hi Guys,
Today I would like to talk about meal frequency. Now meal frequency is a real hot topic at the moment with things like the traditional set up of 4-5 meals a day, fasting, intermittent fasting and a whole host of other protocols (have a look at some of my thoughts HERE and HERE).
So whats best for you? Why would you specifically pick one type of eating strategy over the other? Before I give my opinion lets look at the pros of both.
Frequent eating (every 2-3 hours)
I will say that I use both protocols with my clients. Some clients use one protocol exclusively while some go between the two. Both are just as good as the other (what a cop out by me eh!), and it's all about what works best for the individual. Remember the best long term nutritional pal is one that you can stick to.
Personally I like having multiple meals a day simply because I like to eat often and I have a large appetite (I also like to train at least once a day). I have tried fasting with great success in the past and I am looking at adapting it to a new type of fasting for the future.
A good thread that has a few good links to articles and studies can be found HERE just ignore the squabbling etc :)
All I will say is do the research, give both a try and let me know how you get on :)
If you have any questions, post them below or drop me a message on Twitter (@mike_unorthodox) or on the Facebook page
Stay healthy,
Mike
Today I would like to talk about meal frequency. Now meal frequency is a real hot topic at the moment with things like the traditional set up of 4-5 meals a day, fasting, intermittent fasting and a whole host of other protocols (have a look at some of my thoughts HERE and HERE).
So whats best for you? Why would you specifically pick one type of eating strategy over the other? Before I give my opinion lets look at the pros of both.
Frequent eating (every 2-3 hours)
- Keeps hunger at bay.
- Constant flow of nutrients in the system.
- Helps create good eating habits (meal timing, meal prep
etc).
- Supposedly helps stabilise blood sugar.
- Easier to get more calories in if plan requires it.
- may help increase metabolism.
- May increase insulin sensitivity
- Frees time that would be used for eating, prepping
meals etc.
- Longer times between meals may lead to more fat burning
- More like what man used to eat when living in the wild
(more natural).
I will say that I use both protocols with my clients. Some clients use one protocol exclusively while some go between the two. Both are just as good as the other (what a cop out by me eh!), and it's all about what works best for the individual. Remember the best long term nutritional pal is one that you can stick to.
Personally I like having multiple meals a day simply because I like to eat often and I have a large appetite (I also like to train at least once a day). I have tried fasting with great success in the past and I am looking at adapting it to a new type of fasting for the future.
A good thread that has a few good links to articles and studies can be found HERE just ignore the squabbling etc :)
All I will say is do the research, give both a try and let me know how you get on :)
If you have any questions, post them below or drop me a message on Twitter (@mike_unorthodox) or on the Facebook page
Stay healthy,
Mike