NEW STUDY! REDUCE Meal Frequency=Reduction in Fat mass,Cortisol

[The True Adonis]

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 85, No. 4, 981-988, April 2007
© 2007 American Society for Nutrition

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

A controlled trial of reduced meal frequency without caloric restriction in healthy, normal-weight, middle-aged adults1,2,3
Kim S Stote, David J Baer, Karen Spears, David R Paul, G Keith Harris, William V Rumpler, Pilar Strycula, Samer S Najjar, Luigi Ferrucci, Donald K Ingram, Dan L Longo and Mark P Mattson
1 From the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, US Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Beltsville, MD (KSS, DJB, KS, DRP, GKW, and WVR), and the Clinical Research Branch (PS and LF), and the Laboratories of Cardiovascular Science (SSN), Experimental Gerontology (DKI), Immunology (DLL), and Neurosciences (MPM), National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Baltimore, MD


Background:Although consumption of 3 meals/d is the most common pattern of eating in industrialized countries, a scientific rationale for this meal frequency with respect to optimal health is lacking. A diet with less meal frequency can improve the health and extend the lifespan of laboratory animals, but its effect on humans has never been tested.

Objective:A pilot study was conducted to establish the effects of a reduced-meal-frequency diet on health indicators in healthy, normal-weight adults.

Design:The study was a randomized crossover design with two 8-wk treatment periods. During the treatment periods, subjects consumed all of the calories needed for weight maintenance in either 3 meals/d or 1 meal/d.

Results:Subjects who completed the study maintained their body weight within 2 kg of their initial weight throughout the 6-mo period. There were no significant effects of meal frequency on heart rate, body temperature, or most of the blood variables measured. However, when consuming 1 meal/d, subjects had a significant increase in hunger; a significant modification of body composition, including reductions in fat mass; significant increases in blood pressure and in total, LDL-, and HDL-cholesterol concentrations; and a significant decrease in concentrations of cortisol.

Conclusions:Normal-weight subjects are able to comply with a 1 meal/d diet. When meal frequency is decreased without a reduction in overall calorie intake, modest changes occur in body composition, some cardiovascular disease risk factors, and hematologic variables. Diurnal variations may affect outcomes.

[The True Adonis]

Multiple meals are not very beneficial as all evidence indicates.

[mdgkmg]

are you trying to say eat one or two huge meals a day as opposed to five or six smaller ones?

[Rimbaud]

Multiple meals are not very beneficial as all evidence indicates.

All evidence? One study?

[The True Adonis]

All evidence? One study?

Do some research. You will see that you have been following a myth for years, for no good reason.

[benjamin pearson]

how many times a day do you eat adam?

[D_1000]

How much muscle mass did the participants manage to gain during this study?

[Rimbaud]

Do some research. You will see that you have been following a myth for years, for no good reason.

I don't care. You said all evidence I don't see one study as all evidence. Anyway, I probably only eat two large meals a day anyway (maybe a snack here & there). I've been doing that for years. I don't care too much about studies & such I simply do what works for me.

[The True Adonis]

how many times a day do you eat adam?

I do not count meals per se`.


Usually I have 2 times that I eat.  

My first time eating is around 300-600 calories or so.  Lately, I have been eating gazpacho for these calories.
My final time eating around 1100-1300 calories.  This is usually a recipe from a Food Network Chef, whatever I want, and ALWAYS 2-3 glasses of Red Wine.


For instance yesterday I had 2 bowls of Gazpacho,

Then before I went to bed, I had Bobby Flay`s Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara which contains Whole Milk, and 5 Different kinds of cheeses.  With this recipe, he beat the most recognized Macaroni and cheese chef in America.  This is THE BEST you can get.

With that, I also had a slice of Paula Deen`s, Better than Sex Cake. Very good!!!  I drank my 3 glasses of wine with this meal.

[benjamin pearson]

I do not count meals per se`.


Usually I have 2 times that I eat.  

My first time eating is around 300-600 calories or so.  Lately, I have been eating gazpacho for these calories.
My final time eating around 1100-1300 calories.  This is usually a recipe from a Food Network Chef, whatever I want, and ALWAYS 2-3 glasses of Red Wine.


For instance yesterday I had 2 bowls of Gazpacho,

Then before I went to bed, I had Bobby Flay`s Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara which contains Whole Milk, and 5 Different kinds of cheeses.  With this recipe, he beat the most recognized Macaroni and cheese chef in America.  This is THE BEST you can get.

With that, I also had a slice of Paula Deen`s, Better than Sex Cake. Very good!!!  I drank my 3 glasses of wine with this meal.

cool thanks for the answer...... On the diet you suggested to meof 1800 calories per day I eat 5 meals do you think  should cut down the frequency?? Because I do like to eat before and after training

[The True Adonis]

I don't care. You said all evidence I don't see one study as all evidence. Anyway, I probably only eat two large meals a day anyway (maybe a snack here & there). I've been doing that for years. I don't care too much about studies & such I simply do what works for me.

You do understand that you aren`t above Science?

[Marty Champions]

i go on fasts quite often

i like the all or nothing principle

im eather gonna eat a shitload of pies, pizza, icecream, and grape juice maybe a salad for fiber

or eat nothing just lots of water

[chainsaw]

You do understand that you aren`t above Science?

You are above science TA!! hahahahah, you ignore all the studies that are against what you do!  Laughable.  Oh Yeah, wheres the deadlift video.    

[The True Adonis]

cool thanks for the answer...... On the diet you suggested to meof 1800 calories per day I eat 5 meals do you think  should cut down the frequency?? Because I do like to eat before and after training

I think your approach of 5 times is completely fine.  I do think a reduction in frequency would help reduce cortisol levels a bit and perhaps with the release of adipose tissue in various sites that are subject to individual pre-disposition of accumulation.

With that said,Being that your calories are restricted, you will not have to worry too much as you will get your desired result.  Think of meal frequency reduction as an added benefit.

[Rimbaud]

You do understand that you aren`t above Science?

I suppose you are a scientist?

Why would I think that? I said I don't care what others do (i.e. studies, etc). I do what works with me & for my body. Do the various theories & laws of sscience apply to me? Of course.

[dr.chimps]

All evidence? One study?

Meh, next year there will be a 'scientific' study refuting this one. Eat meals with a frequency that is comfortable to you and with common sense. That is all. 

[wolfgang187]

STFU!

[Mr. Intenseone]

Multiple meals are not very beneficial as all evidence indicates.

Please don't make me own you again, haven't you been publically humiliated enough?

[wolfgang187]

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[wolfgang187]

ONE MORE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[benjamin pearson]

your constant posting of these pics are tiresome and unfunny

[wolfgang187]

your constant posting of these pics are tiresome and unfunny

STOP DESCRIBING YOURSELF

[Marty Champions]

i think its best to not eat if you are traing but it is best to eat or drink DURING training mainily carbs every 30 min in a workout will keep you going for a long time . if you have nothing to do workout 4 hours smoke some weed drink 3 parts water one part grape juice every 30 min along with extra water youll be suprised how much energy you derive from the water and minimal amount of carbs. and on the weekends have all the fatty foods you want

[benjamin pearson]

STOP DESCRIBING YOURSELF

you are hilarious what are you in grade 6? hahaha and your obsession with Adonis is pathetic.... all 400 of your posts are about him, if you are not a gimmic you really need a life

[EBA84]

Did you read the whole thing? This was what happened eating one meal a day.

"significant increases in blood pressure and in total, LDL-, and HDL-cholesterol concentrate"

Increased blood pressure and LDL are not good things.