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Like Clockwork: When Should You Eat?

28 de octubre de 2025

2 min de lectura

Should you eat in the morning or in the evening? Once or six times per day? A healthy diet can vary for each individual. However, there are basic guidelines to follow. Let's explore them.

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Should you eat in the morning or in the evening?

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Personas que exploran Estilo de vida saludable a través de estilo de vida saludable, dieta.

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Dra. Victoria

Médica de medicina preventiva

Should dinner be skipped? It is typically better to eat a small meal as the final meal of the day. This is especially true for people with medical conditions such as gastrointestinal issues (gastritis, colitis, ulcer disease) and diabetes.

Some believe that having the last meal before 6 pm can help with weight loss. The general rule of thumb is to stop eating 2–3 hours before going to bed to improve digestion. A big dinner right before bed can slow down your metabolism, which results in fat accumulation.

Others believe that giving up breakfast is healthy. While many people do not have an appetite in the morning, it is important to eat breakfast along with your tea or coffee. This is because in the morning hours the activity of metabolic processes is the highest. For the effective work of all systems of the body, the timely supply of energy is essential. Its absence leads to a decrease in metabolism, and as a consequence, weight gain.

Should you eat smaller meals multiple times per day? For people who use up glycogen quickly, this regimen suits them. They can add two or three snacks to their main meals without harm. But if due to genetics, a person uses up glycogen slowly, then frequent meals and snacks will likely result in weight gain. In addition, even a small meal leads to a rise in insulin, so this meal plan is not suitable for diabetics.

Is snacking bad for you? It depends on what is being eaten. Snacks like cookies and chips will likely result in weight gain, while healthier alternatives such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts are a better option. Healthier snacks will benefit health, mood, and weight.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for healthy eating. It all depends on the individual’s overall health as well as goals. Choose a diet and lifestyle that work well for you.

If you can’t lose weight, read more here about what you can do.

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