Your body’s metabolic rhythm influences how efficiently it processes nutrients. By understanding your metabolic rhythm, you can tailor your diet to ensure that you’re consuming the right nutrients at the right times to support your energy levels, physical activity, and overall health. This eventually leads to improved well-being and vitality.
For those dealing with health issues, grasping the concept of metabolic rhythm becomes crucial. This knowledge empowers them to make informed dietary decisions, especially when incorporating various supplements. Through this approach, they can ensure that their intake of supplements and foods works harmoniously to aid their body in repair, nutrient absorption, and detoxification.
Circadian Rhythm
Did you know our bodies follow three natural cycles each day called the Circadian Rhythm? Life operates in cycles of energy production, storage, and discharge. Simply put, we consume, utilize, store, and eliminate. These biological rhythms dictate periods of tissue repair, growth, waste elimination, and more.
Are you frequently waking up or coughing during the night?
Do you experience lethargy in the mid-afternoon?
Do you struggle with sleep difficulties?
Do you wake up in the morning experiencing headaches, crusty eyelids, or a furry-coated tongue?
Well,maybe you need a DETOX.
The timing at which your symptoms appear may coincide with the underlying organ which is overloaded and needs a detox(you can refer to the pic).
Let’s learn about these cycles in our body. Your body undergoes three distinct metabolic phases within a 24-hour cycle. These phases include elimination, digestion, and absorption & assimilation, occurring from 4 am to 12 pm, 12 pm to 8 pm, and 8 pm to 4 am, respectively. Understanding these cycles can aid in maximize your overall health.
| Type | Time Phase | Description | Recommended Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elimination | 4 am to 12pm | This is the time your body cleanses the toxins from your system. Cells eliminate waste and engage in repair and manufacturing. To not interrupt this work. Light Breakfast should support this process. | – Start the day with fruits such as apples, pears, oranges, bananas, etc. – Make a fruit smoothie with fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas, figs, berries, etc. – Include two tablespoons of ground golden flax seeds and superfood supplements like blue green algae, green drink mix, organic unheated coconut oil, and probiotics. If you feel hungry later in mid-morning, you can have bananas,granola,bran muffins or whole grain toast. |
| Digestion | Noon to 8 pm | -Now your body has the ENERGY required to perform the vital functions concerning the food you eat. INGEST and DIGEST. -Metabolism focuses on digestion. Lunch & Dinner falls in this category. It’s advised to consume the largest meal of the day during this period for optimal energy utilization. -Use the basic principles of combining HEAVY CONCENTRATED food like protein or starch with LIGHTER food like vege or salad. | – Salmon, halibut, oysters, brown rice, sweet potatoes, potatoes, boiled eggs, soft raw goat cheese, Bread with avocado, tomato, cilantro, olives, vegetable soup, large salads with nuts or soft raw goat cheese, steamed green beans with boiled potatoes and salad, miso soup with brown rice and steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes with coconut milk and butter, sautéed mushrooms with brown rice and salad. |
| Absorption & Assimilation | 8 pm to 4 am | -The body is now ready to ABSORB the nutrients from the foods we have eaten earlier -Nutrients are mobilized and directed to the cells. | – A glass of vegetable juice consisting mostly of dark green vegetables like parsley, kale, cucumber, zucchini, bell pepper, celery, and cilantro. Add moderate amounts of beet, cabbage, zucchini, bell pepper, bok choy, etc. – Snack on raw nuts and seeds like pine nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and soaked almonds. – If too tired to juice, make a salad with raw nuts and a fresh dressing. |
When fruits are consumed on an empty stomach, they are they are absorbed efficiently and quickly. This allows you to maximize their benefits without diverting energy from the body’s toxin elimination process towards digestion. For instance, if you consume a heavy breakfast consisting of eggs, potatoes, bacon, toast, waffles, etc., all the body’s energy is directed towards digesting these foods, leaving none for toxin elimination. Consequently, proper elimination is hindered.
On those rare occasions when you have to eat late, EAT LIGHT. And on those occasions you want to have a nice good Heavy Breakfast, still have the fruits first half an hour before you eat the rest of the heavy food.
Initially, you might encounter discomfort, bloating, or gas, persevere through it as your body adapts to your new regimen aimed at fostering a vibrant and healthy life, rather than indulging in unhealthy habits that may lead to premature death.
It’s essential to adhere to each cycle and its timing diligently. Going against these rhythms or acting contrary to them at the wrong time can disrupt the overall process & results.
Integrating intermittent fasting by omitting breakfast or having the light meal in the late morning can further enhance the benefits of this regimen. Intermittent fasting allows the body to experience periods of rest and repair, promoting metabolic flexibility and potentially aiding in weight management and other health markers.
Numerous symptoms and diseases nowadays often stem from imbalances within the body, which can be managed if we make the choice to do so. Take charge of your health! It’s never too late to begin.
it’s important to tailor any dietary changes to individual needs and consult with a healthcare professional if necessary. With consistency and mindful eating, you can achieve greater vitality and well-being.
Also,other bad habits include:
-binge-eating when upset
-eating too fast
-overeating
-eating too late
-eating late at night
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