A dietitian argues that eating 10 meals a day could help people lose weight

Mississippi nutritionist Lindsey DeSoto explained that shunning the traditional three meals a day can aid those with health issues such as heartburn and bloating.

The reduced portion sizes when snacking on six to ten meals help a person's digestion because there is less for the stomach to break down once each small meal is consumed throughout the day.

DeSoto stressed that both calories and portion sizes play an essential role for those who want to improve their health.

She said: "For example, if you need 1,800 calories to maintain your weight and choose to eat six small meals daily, each meal should be around 300 calories. Be sure to stay within your allotted daily calorie needs and divide them among the number of meals you consume."

DeSoto added: "Small, frequent meals often come in the form of ultra-processed foods and snacks that fall short in many vital nutrients your body needs. Thus, it is essential to focus on the quality of the foods you consume."

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