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Meal timing alignment

Also known as: chrono-nutrition, circadian eating

AAdequate Evidence1 studies referenced

Aligning food intake with your circadian rhythm — eating more earlier in the day and less in the evening.

Duration

N/A

Frequency

Daily

Equipment

None

How to do it

  1. 1Eat your largest meal earlier in the day
  2. 2Avoid large meals within 3 hours of bedtime
  3. 3Protein with breakfast is particularly important
  4. 4Evening meal should be lighter and earlier

Safety notes

Adjust to your schedule and lifestyle. Don't stress about perfection.

Studies on Meal timing alignment (1)

1.

Effects of meal timing on weight management and metabolic syndrome

Lopez-Minguez J, et al. (2019) · Nutrients

ReviewPubMed

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