AmyShubi Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 My doctor told me to eat 6 small meals a day, based on my low glucose level (in the 60s). Why does the paleo/whole30 lifestyle recommend eating 3 large meals (and no more)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted February 4, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2014 The hormonal rhythms of our bodies are suited to three meals per day. By eating every 4-6 hours during the day, our hormonal processes are able to finish one meal before starting the next. This is an over simplification of the science, but you can read more details in It Starts With Food. When you are eating foods that spike your glucose like dairy, bread, sugar, etc. You may feel a little better eating 6 small meals per day. When you are eating meat, veggies, and fats, your glucose behaves nicely and you do very well. It takes some time to adjust to eating 3 big meals per day, but it is definitely worth it. I used to eat 6 times per day at minimum. I was mean if I got hungry and I got hungry quickly. Now that I am adjusted to three meals per day, I could not imagine living like I did before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FauxAngel Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Good to read this. I have low blood pressure and am used to eating 5-7 times a day mainly snacking. 3 big meals is a real struggle so far but hoping it will pay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarletta Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 How does anyone find the time to eat six times a day??? It's hard enough to do three meals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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