In a recent article in the New York Times , writer Ahahad O’Connor cites a study demonstrating that metabolism remains the same whether meals are eaten three times a day or 6 times a day as long as the calorie amount remains the same. This refutes the popular notion that eating smaller meals more frequently will boost your metabolism. I for one am happy to hear that it doesn’t make any difference. Personally, it is easier for me to plan three healthy meals a day than six. I also tend to eat fewer calories overall when I don’t let myself snack. However, there are those of you out there that do better with more frequent eating, so go ahead and snack away (just make sure it is a healthy snack that includes a good protein, a complex carbohydrate and a good fat. The article ends with the recommendation that to boost metabolism, try exercise. Amen to that!
