Small, frequent meals versus two to three balanced meals a day with protein, eggs, fish and vegetables, illustrating how meal frequency affects insulin and metabolic health
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Are Small, Frequent Meals Really Healthier? Insulin Researcher Dr. Benjamin Bikman Weighs In

"Eat a little whenever you're hungry" is common health advice, but insulin researcher Dr. Benjamin Bikman disagrees. He argues that constant eating may keep insulin elevated and contribute to insulin resistance, and suggests two to three meals a day with fewer snacks and less late-night eating. Here's his reasoning, who shouldn't rush to change, and how the TCM principle of "moderation in eating" fits in.
Balanced home-cooked meals spaced apart, illustrating healthy eating, meal timing and insulin metabolic health
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

[Healthcare 520 Feature] 70% of His Kidney Patients Have Diabetes: Why Nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung Doesn’t Recommend Small, Frequent Meals

Do small, frequent meals really help control blood sugar and weight? Canadian nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung offers a different view based on insulin, meal frequency and metabolic health. This article also covers the medical community's differing views on small, frequent meals, and who should not extend their fasting time on their own.