05/27/2026
Your dinner time may be affecting your sleep more than your bedtime.š¤Æ
To keep your circadian rhythm humming along nicely, hereās the plan I follow (80% of the time) and share with my clients.
Morning (within 90 min of waking): Get light in your eyes AND eat a high protein breakfast. Both are signals that set your internal clock for the day.
Midday (12-1pm): Make this your biggest and most colorful meal. Your bodyās metabolism and digestion are at peak power.
Early evening (5-6pm): Your body is already shifting toward sleep mode so keep dinners on the lighter side. Heavy dinners force digestion and sleep to compete. Sleep always loses.
Overnight: Aim for a 12-13 hour eating break. This is when growth hormone peaks, cells repair, and your body recalibrates.
{Graphic credit: Dr. Deanna Minich}