Diet plans need to be made based on meal timing, not calorie intake

( Natural News ) When nutritionists, researchers, and health experts met at the The Royal Society of Medicine in London last November to discuss Chrono-nutrition: circadian clocks, mealtimes, and metabolic disorders, they all agreed that reducing calorie intake is a thing of the past when it comes to reducing weight. Dietary guidelines should now be based on balanced daily intake as opposed to just balanced meals. Daily balance and meal timing are keys to an effective diet According to Dr. Alexandra Johnstone, a professor awarded a personal chair at the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, over the years, research shows that what people need is to reverse their daily calorie intake to lose weight. Despite long-held assumptions about calories, it turns out that meal timing is what really matters. For instance, eating a high proportion of total daily calories in the morning is associated with a lower body mass index (BMI), while skipping breakfast is linked to a 55 percent higher risk of becoming overweight or obese. Johnstone believes that these associations must be considered for weight management. Michelle Gibbs, a dietitian and nutrition research consultant, understands why some people can’t help but eat certain meals at certain times of the day. They need to work around social schedules, work, or school. But Gibbs says they can still ensure that their daily intake of food groups and calories is better balanced throughout the day. Balancing each meal isn’t the priority – nutrition is. “We are used to thinking about a balanced meal but that’s actually a misinterpretation of diet plans. As long as you get your nutrients throughout the day, they don’t have to be in every meal,” advised Gibbs. 100% organic essential oil sets now available for your home and personal care, including Rosemary, […]

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