11 Diet Hacks You Should Never Try, According to Nutritionists

By similar logic, skipping meals may also trip up your weight loss journey. "Skipping meals may seem like it's a good way to cut calories but in reality, it causes our metabolism to slow down," says registered dietitian Carly Johnston, MS, RDN, LDN, owner of New England Nutrition Advisors. Instead, she says you're actually better off eating every four hours to ensure you're keeping your metabolism revved... and your hunger in check.

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