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WHEN it comes to losing weight, timing really is everything.

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Despite the rise of fad diets and new exercises that pop up every year, the best way to lose weight is still through healthy eating and regular exercise.

But what if there was an ideal time to eat your meals every day that would help aide this weight loss?

A recent study from Harvard University revealed no matter how healthy you eat, if the time you eat doesnt line up with your circadian rhythm your blood sugar levels can be 18% higher than usual.

This can increase the level of insulin the fat-storing hormone you have in your body.

Here are the best times to eat if youre looking to lose weight:

High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are all the rage right now and for good reason. Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein and your body uses protein to build and repair tissues.

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Breakfast 6am to 9:45am

Data from the US National Weight Control Registry showed nearly 80% of people who have successfully lost over two stone have eaten breakfast every day like clockwork.

This is because skipping breakfast is one of the worst things you can do if youre trying to lose weight.

Another study published in the journal Obesity found consuming a high-protein breakfast between 6am and 9:45am was most likely to reduce the risk of body fat gain. The high-protein breakfast is a crucial element as the protein will leave you fuller for longer.

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Morning tea two to four hours after breakfast

If you are still feeling a bit peckish after breakfast, its best to wait a minimum of two hours before eating again.

This is because it can take between two to four hours for your body to digest and absorb the food you eat. And while a mid-morning snack certainly isnt mandatory as it could just lead to you overdoing your calorie intake the best options are a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts.

Lunch before 3pm

A study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition studied 1,300 people who were actively trying to lose weight and found those who ate earlier lunches lost the most weight.

A separate study published in the International Journal of Obesity also concluded dieters lost 25% more weight if they ate their lunch before 3pm.

Afternoon tea two to four hours after lunch

For many people, the 4pm mark is the killer. This is when youre so close to finishing work but just need that extra boost. This is when many of us reach for the office biscuit cupboard.

However, having an afternoon snack can actually help keep your blood sugars level and help to prevent you overeating when you sit down for dinner. Again, if you are wanting a pick-me-up, the best things to reach for are a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts.

Dinner 5pm to 7pm

While its not possible for everyone to eat dinner early, its good to try and eat as early as you can. Once we get home from work we are more likely to spend our evenings being sedentary before sleeping, thus burning off less calories than we would during the day.

Furthermore, a study from Bringham Young University asked 29 men to stop eating at 7pm for two weeks and then eat at whatever times they liked for another two weeks. The results showed then men ended up eating 244 more calories when they ate past 7pm.

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