Eating small but frequent meals can help maintain steady blood sugar levels and reduce hunger pangs, making it easier to control overall calorie intake. Additionally, the process of digesting food—known as dietary thermogenesis—also burns calories, so consuming small meals throughout the day could potentially result in more calories burned compared to consuming the same number of calories in fewer, larger meals.
It is important to note, however, that the quality of food consumed matters as well. Meals should be balanced, containing a mix of macronutrients, and rich in whole, unprocessed foods.