Consuming more than 45 percent of daily calories after 5 p.m. may dramatically spike blood sugar levels, potentially increasing risks of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—regardless of a person’s weight or body composition.
According to a recent small study, the timing of meals may be just as crucial as what’s on your plate.
Meal Timing and Its Impact on Metabolism
The study, published in Nutrition & Diabetes in October, points out the critical role that meal timing plays in regulating health, particularly in relation to glucose levels.
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
