Can Longer Overnight Fasting Lower Your BMI?
With intermittent fasting and delayed breakfasts trending on social media, it can be tempting to skip your morning meal and head out the door, especially if you’re short on time and not feeling hungry. However, a new study published in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity found that people with a lower BMI (body mass index) tended to follow two habits: fasting for longer overnight and eating breakfast early.
This new area of study is called chrononutrition and is gaining a lot interest amongst researchers. And while we are very good at understanding what to eat, new evidence now explores the effects of when we eat and the impact it has on our health and weight.
Chrononutrition explores the relationship between meal timing and circadian rhythm on health. According to the study, meal timing patterns can disrupt the circadian system and affect metabolism. The researchers sought to study sex-specific chrono-nutritional patterns, assess their association with body mass index (BMI), and investigate the role of sleep in this relationship.
Excerpted from Men’s Health
