{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Podcast 138 - How to Avoid Snacking Between Meals: Why It Matters for Your Health","description":"In this episode of the Principles of Good Health podcast, I explain why I do not consider regular snacking between meals to be a healthy habit. For me, this is about far more than weight loss. I talk about the role of insulin, why eating frequently can affect fat burning, and why I encourage my clients to focus on three balanced meals a day with good gaps between them. I also explain: why weight does not necessarily equate to health why I recommend aiming for around four to five hours between meals how the body can adapt to using stored fat for fuel what autophagy is and why it matters whether intermittent fasting achieves the same thing how to build balanced meals with protein, healthy fats and non-starchy vegetables what to do if the gap between lunch and dinner feels too long My focus is always health first. When meals are properly balanced, you may find you can move comfortably from one meal to the next without constantly needing to snack. You can also read the full blog here: https:\/\/www.peytonprinciples.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-snacking\/ For more practical nutrition and naturopathic advice, visit: https:\/\/www.peytonprinciples.com\/ Caroline Peyton Nutritionist & Naturopath Peyton Principles ","author_name":"Peyton Principles's Health Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.peytonprinciples.com\/podcasts\/","html":"