Eating every two hours is not realistic. By that measure, one will be eating eight times a day, assuming that the person sleeps for eight hours. A total of six meals a day — three big (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and three small (snacks) are good enough and is easy for working professionals to follow.
Food habit differ from individual to individual so monitoring patterns also vary. Firstly, avoid deep fried and oily food as much as possible and stick to whole grain food. Make it a habit to maintain a log book of what you eat and your timings either by keeping a small notebook or on the laptop. Since most of us are on our laptops every day checking e-mails, we can also schedule breaks on it. Take a ten-minute break for snacks and a twenty-minute break for the big meals. For snacks, you can eat a small fruit or a sandwich at your desk to save up on time. Always keep a bottle of water beside you and sip from it regularly as water is very important for the normal functioning of the metabolic system and for hydrating the body.
A healthy snack
Fruits — oranges, papayas, apples, small bananas, guavas
Nuts — almonds, pistas and
walnuts
Sandwiches — whole grain bread with extra crunchy peanut butter or egg-white omelettes
Low-fat curd