There are a multitude of claims out there around food timing for weight loss, metabolism boosting, performance.., and its hard to know the truth. So we are going to shed what is actually important for you to focus on.
There are many claims, like:
*Breakfast kick starts your metabolism.
*You have to eat at set times to lose weight
*Your body needs certain foods first, or food in a specific order
*your liver needs water and lemon first thing in the morning before food to *Detox*
However these are not necessarily true.
Meal timing can dramatically increase performance, but for general health the timing of meals does not hold magic powers.
In terms of performance nutrition, the timing around carbohydrates and supplements can impact and improve your performance.
Such as, the timing of supplements like beetroot juice, or consuming complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates prior to exercise to top up glycogen stores.
Much like how timing can benefit performance,
consuming foods with larger volumes of fat and fibre at the wrong time can have a negative effect on performance.
Meal timing does have its place however it is one of the last pieces of the puzzle to worry about.
The main concern is to make sure to address the foundations of nutrition. Ensure you have enough energy (calories) and macro intake for your goals!
A great visual to reference is the Pyramid by Eric Helms.
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Julia Higgs
Accredited Sports Nutritionist (dip) and gym owner.
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