What time to have lunch to speed up your metabolism

It’s not just what you eat for lunch, but the time at which you eat the meal that makes the difference in waking up your metabolism and not accumulating fat .

Consuming the right foods helps improve metabolism , keep blood sugar under control and reduce the  feeling of hunger during the day. However, it is good to have a suitable time to eat lunch, for several reasons: to speed up the metabolism , and therefore lose weight , but also to have intestinal regularity and avoid glycemic peaks .

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When to have lunch to speed up your metabolism

Although daily habits are certainly subjective, according to nutrition experts, there is a more suitable time in which to consume meals. If for breakfast it is best to consume it in a time slot between 7.00 and a maximum of 9.00 in the morning, or in any case 12 hours after dinner the previous evening, for lunch the ideal time is between 12 and 2.00 pm .

This time is congenial because it is precisely in this period of the day in which the thyroid hormones are most active: the metabolism is faster and fat does not accumulate . THE

Also in this case a quick and simple calculation comes to the rescue: lunch must be consumed within 4 and 1/2 hours of breakfast , to burn fat faster and not accumulate excess weight. It is important to also consume a small snack between breakfast and lunch , such as dried fruit, a small fruit or a juice .

The principle of Chronofeeding

Eating at the right times promotes weight loss or maintenance of a healthy weight . The basic principle is that of chrononutrition , or chronodiet , i.e. the intake of food at certain times of the day. It is therefore not only fundamental what you eat, but also when you eat the main meals of the day.

The reason for this chronological food program lies in the metabolic and hormonal oscillations, regulated by the biological clock, which influence the absorption and disposal of sugars, fats and carbohydrates . It follows that consuming the main meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – at times when the metabolism is fastest is an effective solution for losing weight and not accumulating fat.

What to eat for lunch to wake up your metabolism

• Whitemeat ( chicken , turkey )
• Fish
• Shellfish(they are rich in iodine which is beneficial for the functioning of the metabolism and also of the thyroid )
• Whole grains( pasta , bread and rice )
• Eggsand low-fat cheeses  
• Fresh fruitrich in fiber and vitamins that support metabolic function. Prefer: citrus fruits , apples , pineapple and melon
• Raw vegetables: low-calorie, rich in fibre, vitamins and antioxidants . Prefer: carrots , fennel ,  spinach , cabbage  and broccoli
• Spices: chili pepper, ginger , cinnamon and pepper , help  speed up the metabolism.
• Dried fruit