The Best Times to Eat for Weight Loss
How and when you eat can impact your health—and your weight. Upgrade your eating habits to maximize fat burning and keep hunger at bay source Certainly what we eat has an enormous impact on our health and weight status. But did you know that when and how we eat also make a huge difference? Eating at the appropriate times throughout the day will help to maximize fat burning and keep hunger at bay. Aim to eat every 3 to 4 hours. Most people eat three meals and one snack, while others may prefer four smaller meals; you're free to find the combination that works best for you. Timing your meals in this way will improve your fat loss by preventing excess insulin, allowing leptin to work its magic on appetite control and metabolism, and by balancing the stress hormone cortisol. You should also enjoy your meals at the same time every day. Eat within 1 hour of rising. Your mom was also right when she told you breakfast was the most important meal of the day. When you skip...