Early hunter gatherers were forced to endure long fasting periods. Early hunter-gatherers faced long periods of fasting. Access to foodDepending on the availability of wild plants, successful hunting and fishing is essential.
The development of modern agriculture, and the shift to industrialized societies will take place over time We need to change our normal eating patternsWe shifted our dinner time later in the evening to accommodate work schedules.
Fasting is not a common practice today, as we have so much food available. We usually only fast for religious reasons or weight loss. It’s Now commonIt is common to eat four or more times a day. However, the majority of calories are consumed in the afternoon. It is common to snack frequently, usually over a 15-hour period.
But research shows that not only what and how much you eat affects your health, but when you eat as well. What does this mean in terms of meal planning? Can intermittent fasting be helpful?
The body clock is more than just a sleep timer
The internal biological clock, also known as the circadian rhythm, is responsible for regulating many aspects of human physiology. It tells us that we should be active and awake during the day. Rest and sleepIt can also tell us the best time to eat. It can tell us when to eat.
Our bodies are biologically ready to eat during the day. Food digestion, nutrient absorption and energy metabolism are optimized when we are active and eating.
When we eat and sleep at the wrong times, this can affect our health. Eating patterns that are erraticLate-night eating, including late-night food, has been linked with Weight gainThere is a higher risk of metabolic disorders.
Shift workers, such as people who work rotating, evening or night shifts and those who work at odd hours have to be aware of this. Higher riskObesity, heart disease, and Diabetes.
By adopting an eating schedule that matches our circadian rhythm, we can reduce the risk.
What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?
In recent years, nutrition interventions have become more focused on “when” rather than “what” of what we eat. The intermittent fasting method is one way of restricting the timing rather than the contents of our food.
There are There are several kindsOne of the many forms of intermittent fasting is time-restricted food intake. It means that we eat all of our calories at a regular 8-12 hour interval, or even less.
Does it have any evidence to back it up?
The majority of what we now know about intermittent fasting, time-restricted food and other forms of restricted eating comes from mouse studiesThese dietary interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing weight and improving overall health.
But some aspects of the mouse’s physiology may be different. Mice eat more often than humans, and even a brief period of fasting can have a greater physiological impact on them.
Fasting for one day in mice results in a 10% increase Weight lossHumans would have to fast for 14 consecutive days to achieve the same results. Similar results. This makes the translation from mice into humans more difficult.
Health benefits of intermittent fastingYou can also find out more about the following: Time-restricted EatingWeight loss has also been observed, but the results are less certain. The current data suggests that human participants who follow these diet regimens lose weight in a modest or non-existent manner when compared with calorie restricted diets.
Drawing ConclusionsHumans may be more susceptible to disease. You can find out more about this by clicking here.Because of small sample sizes, individual differences in metabolism and variations in study designs (such as using different protocols and varying the time and duration of food restrictions), and participants who do not follow their instructions.
Eat less calories and you could reap health benefits
The majority of studies that describe the health benefits Time restricted eatingYou can also find out more about intermittent fastingAlso, these diets are accompanied by calorie restrictions: Reducing the time people have to access food leads them to eat less.
Intermittent fasting has no more health benefits than calorie controlled diets. calorie restriction alone.
Weight loss and health benefits associated with intermittent fasting are likely due to the reduction in calorie intake. Similar findingsThere have been reports of time-restricted dietary restrictions.
Follow our body clock for its benefits
However, even when calories are not altered, time-restricted meals can provide additional health benefits to humans. These include improved glucose metabolism and blood tension, particularly when limited to the The earlier part of the morning(that is when you have a six-hour window for eating dinner before 3pm).
Shift workers should limit their food intake to the morning. Can alleviateThe metabolic effects of shift work are not seen when food intakes are restricted. Evening.
According to one theory, eating food earlier, in line with our circadian clock, can help us lose weight. Synchronize your circadian clock. As shown, this restores our autonomic nervous system’s rhythm, which regulates vital functions, such as breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, in order to keep our physiology “tuned”. Mice.
Research in this area is still a work in progress, but it’s clear that the key to maintaining a healthy weight, and an overall sense of wellbeing, is to eat regularly and eat nutritiously during the day.
Frederic GachonAssociate Professor of Physiology, Institute for Molecular Bioscience The University of QueenslandYou can also find out more about the following: Meltem WegerPostdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Molecular Bioscience The University of Queensland
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