Eating too often, even if you’re not hungry

The conventional advice for many years has been to eat every few hours to avoid hunger and a drop in metabolism. However, this may result in you consuming more calories than your body requires during the day. You might never feel entirely satisfied. According to one study, eating only two to three meals a day can result in less inflammation and a lower risk of weight gain.

You can try intermittent fasting as a weight-loss strategy. Regular, short-term fasts or periods of limited or no food consumption, are part of an eating pattern known as intermittent fasting. People who fast for short periods of time consume fewer calories, which may lead to weight loss over time. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, may help reduce risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease by reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels.