Circadian Nutrition - Fuelling Your Body on Nature’s Clock

Circadian nutrition - WHEN you eat vs. WHAT you eat

Food isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about when. For executives, timing meals to the body’s natural rhythms is the missing link in energy and resilience.

Is WHEN you eat more important than WHAT you eat?

How Circadian Nutrition Works

Morning: high insulin sensitivity → protein and complex carbohydrates

Daytime: balanced meals for focus.

Evening: avoid heavy meals as this disrupts sleep + digestion.

Metabolic Benefits

• Better glucose control.

• Improved fat metabolism.

• Reduced inflammation.

Practical Strategies

• Front-load protein and calories earlier.

• Stop eating 2–3 hours before bed.

• Sync meals with natural light exposure.

FAQs

Does timing really matter? Yes, metabolism is biological clock-driven.

Can execs shift schedule with travel?  Yes, use light and food as anchors.

Closing Thought

Circadian nutrition is the performance edge executives rarely think about — but it’s the easiest way to reclaim energy.