Eating Windows

Summary

• Eating more earlier in the day has been shown to improve multiple areas of health. This is partly related to your circadian rhythm.

• Most people should aim for a 12 hour fasting period

  • You can discuss longer periods with your healthcare provider. There may be benefits, but also more risks of low glucose, dehydration (we get fluids through food too), muscle loss, etc with longer fasts.

  • Exercising in a fasted state may help with fat loss, but may also increase the risk of dehydration or low blood glucose

• Sometimes more intense fasts (e.g. moderate caloric intake for 5 days) can be considered, but review with your healthcare provider first.