What's the purpose of this?
Simply stated, there's no better way to switch from a hunger-response eating pattern to a nourishment approach than to keep your blood sugar stable.
Most of us eat sporadically, with big meals and big breaks between the meals. That sets up a "feast and fast", roller coaster eating routine that makes it much more likely that you'll over-consume for the day. Why? Because when your body gets an erratic and unpredictable stream of energy (calories), it wants to hoard them when it does get them. That usually means large meals that are rich with calories sound and taste best.
So how do you fix it? Here are three measures that work well, especially together:
1. Eat smaller amounts more frequently (about 1-2 fist sized portions every 2-3 hours is great).
2. Drink water between, but not during meals.
3. Spread fat, fiber and protein (elements that slow the rise and drop of blood sugar) as evenly across the waking day as possible.
This can help you overcome one of the biggest obstacles to eating healthfully: cravings and impulse eating.
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