Here’s how fast and how often you should be eating

It might seem counter-intuitive, but snacking between meals can actually help with weight loss, some experts say. — dpa

Almost everyone knows a healthy diet is high in fruit and vegetables, and low in sugar and deep-fried food. What’s less well known is how often you should eat, and how fast.

“The body’s metabolism can be compared to a fireplace,” says Heiko Griguhn, a nutritionist and alternative medicine practitioner. “It must be regularly replenished to work well.”