is this healthy?

Question

In school, i usually only have an apple for lunch...but we eat lunch at 10:05.
So around 6:40 i usually have cereal, 10:05 an apple, and then when i get home around 2:30 ill have something else, like a sandwich maybe. Is that healthy? I feel like if i eat lunch at 10:05, im just going to be hungry again after school anyway, so i might as well not eat the fattening food they have at school and eat a better lunch at home right?

Answer 1

No not really. Bring something to eat later in the day during a free or something

Answer 2

As a rule, eating 5 small meals a day is better for you than 3 big ones, and they should be spaced approximately 3 hours apart. If you go for longer periods of time without at least a snack, you can end up with glucose balance problems. It's bad for your glucose levels to have 6-7 hours between meals, and if you're hypersensitive in that area it can be a big problem. You sound like you've got a good schedule going for you; just eat around 5:30 or have another small snack about that time if you eat dinner later in the evening.

Answer 3

I think I would eat lunch, I figure that after 4 or 5 hours you'd want more than just an apple. Your body needs more fuel for you to run on. You can always eat a snack at 230, or whenever your off from school, and then eat dinner later.

You can always pack your lunch with something healthier if you'd like.

Good Luck :o)

Answer 4

is this healthy? not even close...each meal should be protein based and supplemented with carbohydrates and/or fats.

6:40 - have 2-3 cooked egg whites, a bowl of whole oatmeal and 1/2 grapefruit or an orange (about 250-300 cals)

10:05 - an apple is all sugar and only about 100 calories. bring yourself a salad with some lean poultry on top. (about 250-300 cals depending on the dressing used)

2:30 you need to have another meal here. some form of quality protein and some fiber and vegetables. something like a bowl of lentil soup would be perfect.

Answer 5

I think it's better to bring more food to eat than an apple. Don't you get hungry? I mean, if that was me, I'd be SO hungry by the time I got some from school that I would probably make bad food choices. Get somre more protein in your breakfast AND your lunch--try nuts (like almonds), for example. While high in fat, it only takes an ounce or so to hold you over and they are loaded with nutrients and fiber.

Answer 6

It is better to eat five to six smaller meals a day vs. 3 meals -- keeps the blood sugar from dropping so that you'd feel really tired. Best rule of thumb on meals is to eat like a king for breakfast, like a prince for lunch, and like a pauper for dinner. You don't want to sleep on a full stomach!

Sounds like you have a really good plan in place. Good for you!

Answer 7

Lunch at 10:05?
Whoa.

Answer 8

I have heard that it is healthier to eat several smaller meals a day instead of 3 larger ones. As long as you drink plenty of water and get a moderate amount of exercise, it sounds healthy to me.

Answer 9

That is good thinking. It is better anyway to eat more small meals throughout the day. 6-10-2 like you described for meals is perfect and as long as your eating healthy food, your good.

Answer 10

Sounds Fine. Just eat healthy foods.