Mealtime: Importance
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Mar 9, 2019
- 2 min read
Bilogical clock:
Your body has internal biological clock which in known also as circadian clock or circadian rhythm. It controls many functions in the body while you are sleep or awake. It can affected by many environmental factors.
Biological clock not only affects sleep pattern. Irregular meal timings, heavy meals, or eating too late- all these factors can significantly affect your body clock and lead to uncalled consequences of lifestyle diseases.
Irregular meal timing or heavy meals have been linked to altered biological clock and increased risk of many chronic diseases.
As soon as you wake up: You need to drink water after night dehydration and water is important to boost metabolism, decrease risk of inflammation, and improve bowel movement and preventing constipation. You can try water with lemon juice or fenugreek infused water if you don’t like taste of water.
5 AM - 7 AM: Large Intestine- It is the best time to empty your bowel as large intestine is active for 24 hours, this emptying help in the removal of toxins and movement of lymphatic system.
7 AM - 9 AM. - Stomach – It is the best time for healthy breakfast when digestive enzymes reach the peak. Skipping breakfast has been linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and weight gain
9 AM - 11 AM. - Pancreas- The food you have consumed pass down the stomach and the pancreas will secrete different digestive enzymes, if you wake up late you can have your breakfast at this time.
11 AM-1 PM. – Heart: It is the best time when your body function properly and especially after delivering nutrients to your body through blood vessels.
1PM -3 PM - Small Intestine – Now it is the best time to consume your lunch that is packed with protein, fibre and complex carbs for maximum nutritional benefits.
3 PM- 5 PM. - Brain – It is the time when your brain ask for glucose in order to improve focus and concentration, this is the best time when you have improved brain and cognitive functioning. Not consuming lunch may alter brain function and increase sugar cravings. Avoid drinking tea or coffee at this time to prevent dehydration.
7 PM - 9 PM: Circulation of nutrients this is the best time for dinner as after this time your BMR will slow down. After you finish your dinner, the endocrine system adjusts the homeostasis of the body based on electrolyte and enzyme replenishment. You can have post dinner walk or enjoy your time with your family and friends
9 PM- 11 PM - Melatonin – Pineal gland secrete melatonin- the sleep hormone, During daytime the level of melatonin are negligible due to bright light. Daytime melatonin levels are almost negligible because bright light can inhibit the release of melatonin. Artificial lighting can also prevent the proper release of melatonin.
Sources:
http://fitlife.com.mk/author/dragana/page/20/
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