This is a summary of the proposed trial for the The ChronoFast Study: Effects of Early vs. Late Time-Restricted Eating on Cardiometabolic Health, Inflammation, and Sleep in Overweight and Obese Women: A Study Protocol for the ChronoFast Trial Abstract: Background: Eating only during certain hours, a method known as time-restricted eating, is a possible way…
This article is a summary of this published research: Chrono-nutrition – an emerging, modifiable risk factor for chronic disease? Our body has internal clocks called circadian rhythms that regulate our daily biological processes. Changes in our eating and sleeping patterns, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, can have metabolic effects. Chrono-nutrition is a new field…
This article is a summary of the research study: Chrono-nutrition: a review of current evidence from observational studies on global trends in time-of-day of energy intake and its association with obesity Our body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, plays an important role in regulating our eating habits and metabolism. However, we have limited…
This is a summary of the research article:Impact of insufficient sleep on total daily energy expenditure, food intake, and weight gain This study aimed to understand how not getting enough sleep affects our energy levels and body weight. Sixteen adults participated in a 14- to 15-day study where they had either sufficient or insufficient sleep…
This is a summary of the published study:Time-restricted feeding study shows promise in helping people shed body fat Researchers from the University of Alabama conducted a study to explore whether changing eating schedules can help people lose weight and burn fat. They investigated a strategy called early time-restricted feeding (eTRF) and found that it reduced…
This article is based on the following study: Effects of Increased Meal Frequency on Fat Oxidation and Perceived Hunger This study aimed to understand the effects of eating three meals a day versus six meals a day on fat burning and feelings of hunger. The idea of consuming more frequent, smaller meals as a strategy…
This is a summary of the study: A whole-body model for glycogen regulation reveals a critical role for substrate cycling in maintaining blood glucose homeostasis When our body transitions between fasting and eating, it needs to make important changes to keep our energy levels balanced. One key change involves maintaining the right amount of glucose…
This summary is based on the study:Stress may add bite to appetite in women: a laboratory study of stress-induced cortisol and eating behavior. This study aimed to understand how stress can affect eating habits in women. Researchers explored whether certain physiological and psychological factors are related to eating after experiencing stress. They focused on cortisol,…
This summary is based on the article:Effects of meal frequency on weight loss and body composition: a meta-analysis Many people believe that eating small, frequent meals can help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy body. Some studies have supported this idea, suggesting that a higher frequency of eating is linked to lower body fat….
This article is a summary of the following article:The Effects of Consuming Frequent, Higher Protein Meals on Appetite and Satiety During Weight Loss in Overweight/Obese Men This study aimed to understand how dietary protein and eating frequency affect feelings of hunger and satisfaction during weight loss. A total of 27 overweight/obese men participated in the…
