There’s no denying that what we eat is important, but emerging science shows that when we eat also plays a significant role in many facets of our overall health. Eating in sync with your circadian rhythm can have profound effects on your digestion, microbiome, mental alertness, and so much more.  Circadian nutrition might sound like a new, cutting-edge idea, but fasting in accordance with the sun is actually something humans have done since the beginning of time. Today, we have access to food around the clock, we’re prone to late night snacking, and many of us don’t consider that when we eat is just as important as what we eat.  On today’s show, we’re diving into the latest emerging science behind circadian nutrition and why it matters. You’re going to learn multiple functions and systems within the body that are impacted by the timing of your eating patterns, plus realistic ways to implement circadian fasting to optimize your health. So listen in and enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!  In this episode you’ll discover: What the circadian rhythm is and how it works. How our circadian clocks impact our digestive function.  The interaction our food can have with our genetic expression.  How eating at the right times can optimize your metabolism. What percentage of our genes follow a circadian rhythm. How many hours per day of fasting are optimal for circadian timing.  The advent of breakfast and processed breakfast foods. How intermittent fasting can help tap into stored body fat.  The link between fasting, insulin resistance, and satiety hormones.  Why having more muscle mass can increase your metabolic rate. How intermittent fasting can stimulate the production of new brain cells. The connection between fasting and BDNF levels. How fasting can lower major inflammation markers. The link between autophagy and intermittent fasting.  Why the timing of carbohydrate intake matters. Three clinically proven recommendations for honoring your circadian nutrition. Items mentioned in this episode include: PiqueTea.com/model -- Use code MODEL at checkout for 10% off! Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! Eat Smarter  Eat Smarter University  Discover Your Chronotype with Dr. Michael Breus – Episode 175 The Wild History of Cereal & Public Health – Episode 412 The Secret Life of Fat with Dr. Sylvia Tara – Episode 350 Inflammation Masterclass – Episode 497 Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud * Download Transcript Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation