25 Is skipping a meal a day an effective way to lose weight?
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This article is from the Diet FAQ, by Claudia McCreary cookignnewsletter@chef.net with numerous contributions by others.
25 Is skipping a meal a day an effective way to lose weight?
All else being equal, it would probably work better to have more meals, not
fewer. A large meal causes your body to release a lot of insulin, which
promotes the conversion of food into stored fat. If you haven't eaten in
several hours, your metabolism decreases and you actually burn fewer
calories than if you "graze" (eat 4-6 small meals throughout the day).
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