The benefits of eating between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

In August 2022, experts from the University of Alabama published a scientific study, which indicates that after adopting a time-restricted eating regimen, a group of volunteers experienced health benefits. Here’s everything you need to know about this topic! Experts indicate that limiting meal times to early hours, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in this case, is much more beneficial than eating throughout the day, according to the results obtained after analyzing the effects of this type of diet on 90 volunteers. You can also read: Is it a good idea to do intermittent fasting and keto diet together?What did scientists discover? During the clinical trial, time-restricted eating was “more effective for weight loss and reducing diastolic blood pressure than eating over a period of 12 or more hours for 14 weeks.” Therefore, limiting the time frame in which food can be consumed could become a treatment for combating obesity and hypertension. Moreover, scientists also note that “it improves mood by reducing fatigue and feelings of depression- discouragement, while increasing vigor.” Another important finding was that those who can limit their eating hours between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. lose more body fat and visceral fat. Researchers note that the impact of cutting eating hours had a positive effect for patients with obesity, as their caloric intake decreased by around 214 calories per day. You can also read: The 5 healthiest dietsHow does time-restricted eating work? According to experts, time-restricted eating during early hours, eTRE for its acronym in English, is based on limiting the hours in which food is consumed to certain times and then fasting for the rest of the day. According to the portal Healthline, it seems that eating during the early hours of the day has many more benefits than restricting meal times during other hours. In an interview with this portal, bariatrician Mir Ali commented that “this makes sense, as insulin levels can remain low for a longer period, thus increasing calorie burning.” So, if you are interested in intermittent fasting or restricting the time window in which you can eat, don't hesitate to consult your nutrition expert, who will guide you to adopt these types of diets. Now that you know more about fasting, reinvent yourself this 2023 and join our #FastingChallenge for 7 days.