The Best Times Of Days To Eat Fats, Carbs & Proteins To Get The Maximum Benefits

7. Eating Complex Carbohydrates At Night

According to Bede, “the best time to consume carbohydrates is in the evening at dinnertime, as blood samples from the research subjects showed eating carbs in the evening beneficially modified leptin – a satiety hormone – and adiponectin, a protein that regulates insulin secretion.” However, eating healthy carbohydrates in modest portions is key, as “a contrasting theory that many dieticians have adopted recently is to recommend eating the bulk of your carbohydrates for the day at breakfast as your body will then burn off the carbohydrates early in the day and burn fat for the duration.” However, “this theory remains unproven in a scientific study,” adds Bede.

8. Eating Protein Throughout The Day

“Protein intake is best spread throughout the day according to research recently published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” says Bede. “The study showed that doubling your daily protein intake can help you build more muscle and burn more fat when you’re cutting calories and performing high-intensity exercise,” adds Bede. “You’ll want to break this intake into 3-5 doses throughout the day and aim to consume at least 30 grams of protein at most meals and snacks,” Bede recommends. There are some great ways to add protein to your diet in these smaller amounts for sustained energy.
If you’re hoping to prep your body for whatever it may need to tackle with fuel and resources, consider shaping your eating habits and schedule to better fit these time periods. Your body will appreciate the extra care.