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Will i lose weight by eating 3 small meals a day?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

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Depends: It depends on what is in those meals. Meals full of sugar and saturated fat. Even if small. May not contribute to weight loss. Small meals composed of wild fish like salmon, fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, seeds, and whole grains should be expected to work.

Answered 3/7/2013

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