Rhythms of the Fork

Circadian eating is a nutrition approach that aligns meals with the body’s internal clock, emphasizing when we eat rather than just what or how much. Research shows that eating earlier in the day improves metabolism, energy, and cognitive health, while late-night eating disrupts bodily rhythms and raises health risks. Though not a miracle cure, circadian eating offers a simple way to harmonize diet with biology. In essence, it’s less about restriction and more about timing your meals with nature’s beat. The idea that timing matters as much as the food itself has gained traction in nutrition science, and it is no longer just about calories in and calories out. Circadian eating, sometimes called time-restricted eating, is rooted in the biology of our body clocks. These clocks govern everything from when we feel sleepy to how efficiently our metabolism processes a late-night snack. By syncing our meals with natural circadian rhythms, researchers argue, we may unlock better…