This line is so popular. How many times have you heard this?"Eating mini meals during the day helps to boost your metabolism." Turns out this may not be the case. Basically the amount you eat affects how many calories you burn through digestion and absorption. Duh, Jess. Logically it makes sense. I'll give you an example: a chicken breast takes 100 calories to digest. It’s still going to take 100 calories to digest whether you eat it all at once or as part of two mini meals. Guess I might have been wrong to think that mini meals are essential for boosting your metabolism. Turns out the popular rumor isn't true after all. The truth? Skipping meals will not slow down your metabolism. Eating more meals will not increase your metabolism.
Mini meals are not useless! If you are looking to lose weight then eating more frequently may be the answer. Why is this? People are generally advised to eat complex carbohydrates and protein as part of their mini meals. These nutrients help keep you fuller for longer and are generally lower in calories. Mini meals also help reduce cravings and stop you feeling hungry meaning that you are less likely to over eat and binge on calories.
