Everyday Food Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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4) You SHould Eat 3 Square Meals Per Day, Plus Snacks

In American culture, it's become somewhat ingrained that we have to eat three square meals a day, plus snacks. Not so—not for everyone at least. Fitness buffs often eat 5-6 small meals all day. Some people skip breakfast or don't snack. At the end of the day, there are no right or wrong eating patterns, as long as your overall calorie intake doesn't exceed what you burn, which is what leads to weight gain. If you're highly active, try several small meals. If you're mostly sedentary, pay attention to your food intake. If you've got a busy lifestyle, try intermittent fasting. The important thing is to do what suits you.