Jump start your METABOLISM

It's not just a matter of what you eat, but when

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Ever suspected your metabolism is changing or wondered why you get the 3 pm munchies? Dietitian Susie Burrell says the time we choose to chow down on our meals can impact everything from the way our bodies use energy, to food cravings and digestion.

Thankfully it doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, Burrell says there are five simple rules you need to know for mastering meal timing. Whether your goal is to lose weight or simply optimise metabolism, meal timing matters.

Old science told us that it did not matter when you consumed your calories, as long as you maintained a deficit. What we now know is that timing is relevant, especially as we get older, as hormonal function is impacted. Physiologically, the body is programmed to build and store at night, and burn calories more efficiently through the day.