Circadian rhythm
Scientific findings show that not only what we eat, but also when we eat, plays an important role in weight regulation. If you give your body enough time without food intake, it can specifically draw on fat reserves – which supports both weight loss and weight maintenance.
Fat burning slows down in the evening. Therefore, food eaten late is more likely to be stored as fat. Ideally, the last meal should be eaten between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. This should then be followed by a daily fasting phase of 14 hours.
However, many people eat late, for example at 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM. In this case, the time of the next meal shifts accordingly. Simply add 14 hours to the last meal – only then should you eat again.