Meal Frequency And Carbohydrate Control


There's at least two aspects of effects of meal frequency on controlling carbohydrate metabolism: daily calorie intake change and blood sugar regulation. For some reasons, more frequent meals can decrease appetite thus reducing calorie intake in some people while increasing appetite in others. Researchers think that this can depend on intensity or/and duration as well as types of exercise and fitness level. However, all people benefit from frequent meals if it doesn't cause calorie intake increase -- either by naturally reduced appetite or by keeping the portions small.

The benefits of carbohydrate control by reducing portion and increasing frequencies of meals are the following:

• Lower fluctuations in appetite
• Lower total cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol
• Lower insulin secretion and glucose levels
• Lower free fatty acids levels and adipose (fat) enzyme levels
• Lower uric acid levels (risk factor for coronary heart disease)
• Increased bile acid secretion, which is good for your liver, gallbladder, and digestion