Downed Diet on Weekends Harms the Heart

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During the weekend, many people like to have breakfast a little later. Even the dinner is delayed. However, the change in eating times can strain the heart.

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If you follow a specific meal schedule on weekdays, but eat much earlier or later on the weekend, it might be worth rethinking. A new study examines the so-called “eating jetlag,” that is, the discrepancy in meal times between workdays and days off, and found a link with increased cardiovascular risk in men. What did the data show and what do we know so far about the importance of consistent meal times?

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And if eating at very different times on weekends compared to the days of the week – food jetlag – could pose health risks? Recently, a French study suggested that in men, this behaviour would lead to increased risks of cardiovascular disease but also, [...]