30 Seconds SummaryWhy Meal Frequency DOES Matter … Kind Of.
- Daily calorie and macronutrient intake are more critical than meal frequency for body composition.
- Meal frequency myths debunked: Eating more often doesn't significantly boost metabolism or affect body composition in sedentary individuals.
- Intermittent fasting and reduced meal frequency might help with lifespan extension but have minimal impact on physique by altering growth hormone levels.
- Protein intake frequency is crucial for maximizing muscle protein synthesis, ideally consuming protein every 4 to 6 hours.
- Meal frequency affects hunger and fullness levels, with most adapting well to a range of 3 to multiple meals per day based on personal preferences.
- Workout nutrition should include protein and carbs pre- and post-exercise without strict adherence to the debunked 'anabolic window'.
- Extreme meal frequencies (very high or very low) don't offer significant physiological benefits and are less optimal compared to moderate frequencies (3-6 meals/day).
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Mike Samuels
