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Reviewed By: Andrew Seibert,
SOURCES: 2008 Medical Reference from Medstar Television. Sue Cunningham, PhD, RD, Nutritionist, UT Health Science Ctr., San Antonio, TX.
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Laura Alfaro (all-FAR-ow) is your typical hard-working woman who's constantly on the go. Eventually, her eating habits and an extra 20 pounds caught up with her.
I wouldn't eat breakfast. I'd come to work, I'd be starving by the time lunch came along. I'd eat a huge lunch… You know, my eating habits were horrible.
Laura Buckled down, started an exercise program and began eating more frequently during the day. Now she eats five to six mini-meals, which experts say is a good way to keep blood sugar and energy levels in check.
The human body was meant to be fed about every four to five hours, so it makes sense actually from a biological standpoint to eat frequently.
Laura spreads out her food intake into a smaller breakfast, lunch and dinner and adds healthy snacks in between.
I keep stashes of almonds or some kind of nuts, fruits in the refrigerator, cheese, things that are healthy to snack on.
The trick is keeping the snacks small and choosing the right food groups.
We see a connection between the intake of low fat dairy products and fruits and vegetables and weight management.
After eight months of mini meals and exercise, Laura's nearly 20 pounds lighter and has more energy than ever. For WebMD, I'm Damon Meharg.
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