Skipping breakfast can be beneficial, allowing for longer fasting periods and promoting health. Healthy snacking throughout the day, especially between lunch and dinner, is not detrimental and can be advantageous if snacks are of high quality. The majority of snacks consumed are heavily processed, contributing to health issues. Emphasizing high-quality snacks is vital, as they do not negatively impact health, even when snacking frequency is higher. Timing of snacks plays a crucial role; particularly, consuming snacks late in the evening has significant adverse effects on health. More than a third of people snack after 9 PM, which correlates with negative health impacts, underscoring the importance of modifying both the quality and timing of snacking behavior.
You’ve probably heard conflicting advice on how often to eat. I know I have. And have you ever wondered about the evidence behind eating 3 meals a day? Could 2, or 5 meals actually be healthier?
Professors Tim Spector and Sarah Berry join me to share some unexpected insights and practical advice to help you base your snacking habits in the latest science.
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