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wrong. What matters most is that you aren’t stuffing so many calories into

one meal that you don’t absorb as much of the nutrients, and that by the end

of the day you have consumed all the calories that you were supposed to; no
more, no less.

That’s pretty much it for frequency. There is no other real science to

support anything different.

But meal timing is a little different.

Nutrient Timing – When Should I Eat?

Nutrient timing simply means eating specific nutrients (such as

protein or carbs)… in specific amounts… at specific times (such as before,

during, or after exercise). Researchers have explored this practice from
different angles over the last few decades. And their findings have generated

a lot of excitement. So, while meal frequency isn’t as important, nutrient
timing can really boost or slow your progress.

For example:

• Post-exercise meals should be higher in carbs, especially faster-digesting
starchy carbs (such as potatoes or rice) or sweeter carbs (such as fruit),
and best consumed within two hours of completing your exercise.

• More calories post workout than before, but definitely something before
(even if it’s just BCAAs— more on these in the supplements section).

• Anytime meals are lower in carbs, focusing more on lean protein plus

healthy fats and high-fiber vegetables.

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