A whole text ignoring the source I provided and failing to provide one yourself. You better bookend this, alright. You added nothing in three or so hours of discussion. It also goes to show that forum users aren't a credible source of information - if a person wants to get an informed opinion, they should go to a specialist.
P.S.: your "source"
Beyond the WebMD source I shared earlier, allow me to share additional sources with a quick Google search:
Dr. Edward Bitok, DrPH, MS, RDN, assistant professor, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at the LLU School of Allied Health Professions ; Dr. Priya Khorana, D.Ed — doctor of Nutrition Education ; Stacy Tucker, RN, nutrition expert for Almeda Labs
The wait time between meals should be between three and five hours (...) This waiting period is ideal because it is the average time it takes for the stomach's contents to be emptied into the small intestine after a standard meal. Waiting this long will also ensure that a true appetite has returned to sustain the body instead of just eating out of habit or as an emotional response.
A wait of six to eight hours between meals can cause problems in your everyday activities, as it can lead to a lack of focus, acidity, irritation (hangry), shakiness, low energy, low blood sugar levels, and eventually, over-eating. Waiting too long can also lead to long-term health complications such as low blood sugar levels.
Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR), University of California San Diego
The goal is to eat every 3 to 4 hours in order to keep your blood sugar consistent and for your stomach to optimally digest. Setting this schedule consistently across days can also help curb overeating which can lead to bloating or indigestion. In general, scheduling what and when you eat will help you maintain a balanced diet and create a more stable energy source, as your metabolism will be engaged at optimal levels all day long.
P.S.: your "source"
Beyond the WebMD source I shared earlier, allow me to share additional sources with a quick Google search:
Dr. Edward Bitok, DrPH, MS, RDN, assistant professor, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at the LLU School of Allied Health Professions ; Dr. Priya Khorana, D.Ed — doctor of Nutrition Education ; Stacy Tucker, RN, nutrition expert for Almeda Labs
The wait time between meals should be between three and five hours (...) This waiting period is ideal because it is the average time it takes for the stomach's contents to be emptied into the small intestine after a standard meal. Waiting this long will also ensure that a true appetite has returned to sustain the body instead of just eating out of habit or as an emotional response.
A wait of six to eight hours between meals can cause problems in your everyday activities, as it can lead to a lack of focus, acidity, irritation (hangry), shakiness, low energy, low blood sugar levels, and eventually, over-eating. Waiting too long can also lead to long-term health complications such as low blood sugar levels.
Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR), University of California San Diego
The goal is to eat every 3 to 4 hours in order to keep your blood sugar consistent and for your stomach to optimally digest. Setting this schedule consistently across days can also help curb overeating which can lead to bloating or indigestion. In general, scheduling what and when you eat will help you maintain a balanced diet and create a more stable energy source, as your metabolism will be engaged at optimal levels all day long.
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