LOADING ERROR LOADINGIf you grew up eating three square meals a day, you probably tried to minimize snacks in between. But recent research shows that after age 40, eating multiple smaller meals throughout the day may benefit your brain, improving cognition and memory. So, which is better: eating three larger meals or five or six smaller ones? “Smaller meals may blunt that effect for some individuals.” Eating more frequently can also prevent long fasting gaps, which may impair attention and memory. AdvertisementShould you eat three bigger meals vs. several smaller meals?