Whether you hope to lose weight or just stay healthy, what to eat is a crucial factor. The right nutrients not only can help them to be healthy but they also provide energy, improve mood and stave off disease.
Now study conducted at Tel Aviv university (TAU) has found that it’s not just what a person eats—but when, giving credence to the old saying to eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
Metabolism is impacted by the body’s circadian rhythm—the biological process that the body follows over a 24-hour cycle. So the time of day we eat can have a big impact on the way our bodies process food.
In addition, the body has very different metabolic needs at different times of day and under differing circumstances.
It’s very important to space out the four major meals of the day (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner).
It’s ideal to keep a gap of 4 hours between 2 major meals. Hunger pangs strike between meals at certain times of the day when we tend to feel hungry – Early Morning (6-7 am), Mid Morning (11 am), Mid Afternoon (3pm), Mid Evening (7pm), Post Dinner (11 pm). At these times your best options are buttermilk, tea, coffee, green tea, coconut water, any fruit, freshly cut salads, dried fruits and nuts.
Most people end up satisfying these mid meals urges by popping biscuits, breads, dried snacks like khakras and kurmura. But these foods not only make you gain weight but put extra burden on your digestive system. Plus, people who indulge in this kind of snacking generally end up with acidity, gas and indigestion.
In conclusion meal timings varies person to person and every body type but its does play a vital role in healthy lifestyle so set your watch to good health.