Consume the majority of your calories in the first half of the day.
Eat a more modest dinner, ideally lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and fiber.
Avoid the pattern of minimal eating during the day followed by a large meal at night.
This pattern disrupts the circadian system and negatively impacts metabolic health.
Distribute calorie intake more evenly and prioritize earlier meals for better metabolic function.
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When it comes to weight management and all-around good metabolic health, we most often think about what to eat. But my guest would say that it's also crucial to think about when to eat,
Emily Manoogian is a chronobiologist and clinical researcher at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Today on the show, Emily shares how to create an optimal schedule for a healthy metabolism by aligning your eating schedule with your circadian rhythm. She explains when to start eating after waking, when to stop eating before bed, the importance of sticking to a set schedule, and what happens to your metabolism when you don't follow these timing guidelines. We also talk about how to best distribute your calorie intake throughout the day and how to eat to mitigate the metabolic problems that come with being a shift worker.