Just think about this, can you actually experience real hunger if you eat a meal every 3-4 hours?

试着想想，你可以实际体验到真正的饥饿感，如果你每3 - 4小时吃一顿饭？

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If you eat a meal in front of the television, you will find that you consume more and are still hungry.

在电视机前吃饭，你会发现自己吃的很多，但是仍感到很饿。

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But, when you eat a meal that's almost all carbs, this triggers insulin to clear the other amino acids from your bloodstream.

但是，如果你吃的这顿饭，几乎只有碳水化合物，那么，释放出胰岛素，就能清除血液里其他的氨基酸。

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Drinking water before you eat a meal can help to reduce your overall calorie intake.

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Should you eat a meal every four hours or just make sure to eat several small meals throughout the day?

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If you know you're making a decision whether you go without a meal so your kids eat, if you know you have to make these types of choices, put your pride aside.

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