Time-Restricted Feeding

Definition

Time-restricted feeding is an eating pattern that limits food intake to a specific window of time each day, typically ranging from 6 to 10 hours per day, while fasting for the remaining hours.

Scientific / Technical Definition

Time-restricted feeding (TRF) is a form of intermittent fasting that confines eating to certain hours of the day, aligning food intake with the body's circadian rhythm. This practice aims to improve metabolic health by controlling calorie intake and optimizing the timing of food consumption.

Benefits

• May improve metabolic health
• Can assist in weight loss
• May enhance insulin sensitivity
• Could reduce inflammation
• Might improve cardiovascular health

Examples

• Consuming meals only between 8 AM and 4 PM
• Eating all meals within a 10-hour window during daylight hours

Additional Information

• sideEffects: Possible side effects include hunger, irritability, and difficulty concentrating during fasting hours. It's important to ensure nutrient adequacy within the feeding window.

Related Terms

• Intermittent Fasting
• Circadian Rhythm
• Metabolic Health
• Fasting

References

• Impact of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss and Metabolic Health
• Circadian Biology and Time-Restricted Feeding: A Relevance to Human Health