Mom – I am hungry” is my favorite childhood memory because it always followed by some home cooked or delicious healthy snack. As a child, I remember I was constantly hungry because of my growing body needs and I would only eat a little at each meal. I still eat a small meal every 2-3 hours.
I did not realize that I was a “grazer” until recently I read about it in my Health Coach course by Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Dr. Sears recommends this approach of eating rather than “gorging”, which is eating 3 big meals with long gaps in between.
According to Dr. Sears “Grazers” have:
- lower blood cholesterol
- less PPL (high blood levels of artery-clogging fats after eating)
- less after-meal vasoconstriction (less artery narrowing)
- more stable blood sugar and blood insulin levels
- lower levels of stress hormones
- leaner bodies
- Handful of nuts of your choice
- Greek Yogurt
- A slice of Cheese
- Fruits like Banana, apples or bowl of blueberries
- Boiled Egg
- Eat twice as often.
- Eat half as much.
- Chew twice as long.
- Take twice the time to dine
I fully agree with you Shobhna grazing is far far better than gorging. Thanks for mentioning the benefits of grazing. Article is too useful for me n especially the ones who believe in gorging