Most people eat far more often than they realize. Actual eating occasions — including bites while cooking, tastes while passing the kitchen — often total 10-15+ per day. Research by Mattson shows each occasion triggers insulin, keeping the body in fed mode. High frequency prevents accessing fat stores. Track true frequency for three days; most people are surprised.
This companion covers hidden eating occasions, why frequency matters, tracking it, and reducing it. (3 min read)