Why we should eat little & often

A little food for thought...

Struggling to sustain dangerous dietary methods such as starvation and skipped meals in an attempt to lose excess weight can diminish more than just our energy levels. In fact, failing to schedule regular snacks and meals can not only create uncontrollable cravings, but increase our risk of reaching for unhealthy food and drink sources as we strive to stabilise our blood sugar levels - the blood sugar levels that are subjected to rapid fluctuations as a result of our inability to consume food at regular intervals.

In order to cease cravings, stabilise sugar levels and increase the likelihood of weight loss success, we should aim to consume a small snack or meal every 2-3 hours. By opting for complex carbohydrates such as baked and sweet potatoes, whole grains and brown rice - perfect for providing a slow release of energy and preventing sugar spikes - as opposed to the simple sugars found in fruit juice, sweets and cake - the sugars that provide a temporary energy boost and increase our caloric intake, weight and risk of developing sugar addiction and health related complications - we are far more likely to prevent the blood sugar fluctuations that lead to craving induced weight gain.