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Could Time Restricted Eating help you lose weight, and improve your sleep?

Writer: Sophie Bostock, PhD
Sophie Bostock, PhD
May 24, 2021
1 min read


Time Restricted Eating (TRE) is the practice of restricting your eating window to 8 to 12 hours during the day. This video explains the rationale, and some key studies in mice and people which suggest that eating during the day only could not only help with weight control, but has added benefits for sleep, wellbeing and diabetes risk.


More than 50% of adults admit to grazing for more than 15 hours a day, so if there are reliable health benefits to TRE, it could have a huge impact at a population level.


I first came across Time Restricted Eating in the book, The Circadian Code, by Prof Satchin Panda. If you'd like to learn more, here's a link to a recent systematic review which summarises the latest research in people:

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3770


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10 Comments


nytwordlehints
Aug 16

The way you presented complex information so simply is remarkable. I appreciate the depth of research and clarity in your writing. nyt midi

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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Aug 11

Xfinity Router — This article highlights how reliable infrastructure can strengthen community safety and essential services. The project’s focus on water reliability is impressive, much like dependable connectivity and proper IP configuration help keep homes and communities connected.

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Huu Phuong Le
Aug 11

Time-restricted eating definitely makes sense for aligning with our circadian rhythms. I’ve noticed better sleep since limiting my eating window, and studies like the one you shared support this. For a different kind of immersion into psychological themes, check out this eerie visual novel—it’s fascinating how both health and storytelling explore memory and truth.

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Huu Phuong Le
Aug 11

I’ve been experimenting with Time Restricted Eating, and it’s fascinating how small changes can impact health. While researching, I took breaks with this eerie visual novel—perfect for unwinding after a focused day. The article’s insights on TRE and sleep align with my experience, though balancing it with hobbies like gaming keeps it sustainable.

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Fridayfunny
Fridayfunny
May 14

The fundamental physics are simple to understand, but the fnf complexity of the pattern, rhythm, and timing that is layered on top of it offers an experience that is both rich and entertaining. By maintaining this equilibrium, the game is able to maintain its approachability while yet providing a significant challenge.

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