The Wellness Mama Podcast Circadian Alignment Using Light, Food, Fasting and Sleep (Solo Episode)
Feb 12, 2025
Discover the surprising connection between light, food, and sleep for better health. Learn about the benefits of stopping food intake when the sun goes down and the reasoning behind this dietary change. Explore the intriguing qualities of Manukura honey and how to incorporate it into your daily routine. Additionally, gain insights into collagen's role in overall wellness and how to align your eating habits with your circadian rhythms for optimal metabolic health.
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Controversy Over Eating Timing
- Katie Wells shared how a social media post urging to stop eating when the sun goes down sparked controversy and accusations against her.
- She clarified her intent was to promote circadian alignment and a healthier relationship with food, not to prescribe strict rules.
Basics of Circadian Eating
- Circadian rhythm fasting aligns eating times with our internal body clocks and daylight hours.
- It can improve metabolism, sleep, immunity, and reduce diabetes risk by avoiding late-night eating.
Modern Food Access vs. Ancestral Eating
- Modern constant food availability may cause eating patterns to seem like disorders.
- Historically, humans ate aligned with daylight and seasons, which regulated metabolism and sleep naturally.