Food

Is it better to eat three big meals a day or several small ones?

For

Big meals are traditional and easier to plan.

Against

Small meals help maintain energy and reduce overeating.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I personally find it very difficult to have more than three meals without overeating.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Spreading out my calories over the whole day just makes me hungry all day
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Depending on your needs, you can eat one meal or several smaller ones; regular fixed times matter most.
    RedditTranslated from Polish
  • Having one big meal instead of several smaller ones sabotages your energy levels
    RedditOriginal language: English
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