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September 20, 2005
My Kind of Day
The right food at the right time
Chronobiologists at the University of Cambridge have studied the body's circadian rhythms and identified ideal time slots for eating and exercising.
7-8am Eat breakfast
It is best to eat after some light, early-morning stretching or yoga.
10am Have a snack
The body uses 20 per cent of the brain's available glucose by around this time, so a low-fat carbohydrate snack, such as a banana, bagel or sports energy bar, is needed to top up levels.
1pm Eat lunch
Energy levels are naturally running low at this time. Leave it any later and you are more likely to consume a greater number of calories.
2-3pm Have a snack
Glucose levels plummet in a post-lunch dip. Some cashew nuts, plain popcorn, or dried or fresh fruit will get you back on track.
4-6pm Do a workout
Muscle temperature and other fitness parameters reach a peak around now.
5-7pm Eat an evening meal
After this time, we tend to need more food to feel full. Eating now also allows time for food to be fully digested before going to bed.
7-9pm Eat a bedtime snack
Choose cottage cheese, a slice of turkey or a banana, all of which contain tryptophan, a substance that is a precursor to a good night's sleep.
Posted by Lisa at September 20, 2005 01:26 PM
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My day:
7:30 - Drink Red Bull
12:00 - Eat lunch; usually something healthy...USUALLY.
5:30 - Snack, baby, snack
8:30 - Eat dinner...mmmm (unless someone is cranky and needs to eat dinner before this time)
10:00 - Call it a day...(did I mention watching TV at all during this time?)
Posted by: David at September 22, 2005 03:20 PM