Why eating 5 times a day is important?

Eat 5 times a day? Do you get hungry often and want to eat something between meals? You control yourself only because you have been told that eating between meals will make you gain weight, and then you start counting the hours until the time for the “allowed” meal arrives… Did you know that… in Mexico, there are more than 60 million people who suffer from overweight or obesity and a large part of the problem is because people do not know how to eat or they overeat or abstain from eating, but when they do, they eat too much food or what they eat is junk food without nutrients. But the truth is, it is not so much the frequency with which they eat, but the quantities and type of food they eat along with a sedentary life that makes them gain weight. But there is an explanation for this. Think about babies, most eat every two hours! As they start to grow, it seems like they are always eating. But, they don’t eat large meals, just small amounts each time. So doesn’t it seem reasonable that eating 5 meals a day is natural? For many people it is not when we are adults, but as children we did it and, in fact, we had to be trained to eat 3 large meals a day. So what is better? 3 big meals a day or have 3 small meals and 2-3 snacks in between? The answer is… Food with snacks! Combined a good strength training program and eating 5-6 times a day will quickly transform your body into a fat burning machine. These are the main benefits for your body of eating 5-6 times a day:

• You will have more energy
• You will be less hungry
• Reduces food cravings
• Controls blood sugar levels and insulin production
• Reduces body fat storage
• Maintains and increases lean muscle mass
• You will eat less in excess Indeed, if you reduce the portions of food, but increase the times you eat, you will be able to reduce your anxiety about eating, and you will also get your body used to giving it what it needs, in fair quantities and choosing healthy foods. This will take stress off your body because it won’t overeat every time that long-awaited meal time arrives. You will also be able to avoid cravings, because your body will always feel satisfied. And the best thing about all this is that you will be able to control your weight and burn calories quickly and without going hungry. But be careful, it’s not just about eating anything 5 or 6 times a day. Remember, they must be healthy foods. Here we give you some tips that will help you a lot:
• Make sure you include protein or fiber in every snack or meal.
• Eat a reasonable portion, using your hands to measure your portion size. You should not consume more than the equivalent of that measurement.
• Plan your meals and snacks for the day, putting them in resealable and reusable containers or bags. This will help you not overeat and in turn protect the environment. And for you, what is your favorite snack? If you want more information about good eating habits to stay healthy or need help controlling your weight, click here.