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Want to lose weight?
Research proves a BIG
If you want to lose weight, you're not alone. More than half of Americans desire to shed pounds, according to Gallup. This goal inspires
people to take action in many ways, from increasing exercise to modifying meals.
One thing many people do is skip breakfast in order to lower calorie intake. While this may seem like a good idea to lose weight, research
proves otherwise. In fact, eating a big breakfast followed by smaller meals throughout the day is the best method for weight loss.
A new study in The Journal of Nu ition investigated the relation between meal frequency and timing and changes in body mass index
(BMI). The study found that "eating less frequently, no snacking, consuming breakfast and eating the largest meal in the morning may
be effective methods for preventing long-term weight gain."
"When you eat your meal matters," says Registered Dietitian and Nu itionist Dawn Jackson Blatner. "The best way to eat for
energy and weight is to eat a big breakfast, smaller lunch and light dinner because it mimics our days' activities."
B latner explains that people are typically most active in the beginning of the day and so
need the most fuel then. They slow down as the day progresses, and by dinnertime they need
less fuel.
"But it's not just about eating anything in the morning," she cautions. "It's important to pick
nutrient-dense foods to fuel your day right."