Top 3 health Benefits of having meals on time

We humans have only one way of fuelling our bodies with energy, and that is through eating food. This is why a proper diet is very important but what most of us fail to include in our diet plans is the fact that we should eat regular meals. But why should we eat food on time? Isn’t eating healthy food enough? The answer is — No. And here’s why you should properly time your meals –

Helps in maintaining your routine

Now this is something not many people are aware of. The truth is, leading a disciplined life will ensure that you will lead a long and healthy life. And yes, we understand that discipline can be difficult because it requires a lot of self control, but the result is worth it. If you lead a disciplined life, you do not have to worry about regular meals or diet plans. You will sleep on time, eat on time, work on time and rest on time because your body has the ability to adjust itself according to a disciplined schedule.

Fewer Stomach Problems

People who suffer from gastric issues and acidity are the worst hit when they have their dinner late at night. This is because their stomachs do not get the time to digest the food properly. There is no doctor or dietician in the world who would suggest you to go to sleep immediately after having dinner. The ideal time gap between having your dinner and sleeping is 2–3 hours. This is why it’s best to have dinner at a designated time of the night — your stomach gets time to digest your food and you don’t have to wake up in the middle of the night feeling uncomfortable due to your acidity or gastric problems

Keeps Your body fat free

A lot of people who follow strict diet plans forget to take into account regular meals. This is particularly more effective when you break down 3 big meals into 5 small ones. Science has proven that when you eating multiple small meals, your metabolic activity increases at the expense of energy provided the fats and glucose stored in our body. And this is very effective for those aiming to lose weight.

So, there you have it! Regular meals are a perfect tool for those looking for a healthy weight management and well as a healthy lifestyle!

Originally published at blog.advisor.healthcare on July 24, 2015.