The Simple Metabolic Health Hack You’re NOT Using

By Dr. Scott Olson, ND Posted December 23, 2024

If you’re like most Americans, you don’t give much thought to your metabolism.

But here’s a shocking statistic that might change your mind…

One in three U.S. adults is walking around with hidden metabolic syndrome.

This ticking time bomb is a cluster of conditions that can send your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes through the roof.

But before you panic, there’s also some good news.

Researchers have uncovered a surprisingly simple way to dial down your risk…and it doesn’t involve expensive supplements, grueling workouts, or risky medications.

We all know the importance of what we eat, but WHEN we eat might be just as crucial.

A groundbreaking study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine revealed that “time-restricted eating” (intermittent fasting) could be the key to tackling metabolic syndrome.

Here’s why that’s exciting…

Time-restricted eating is exactly what it sounds like. It doesn’t require counting calories, cutting out entire food groups, or spending hours at the gym. Instead, it’s all about timing your meals within a specific daily window.

For the study, researchers divided participants into two groups. One group ate their meals within a 10-hour window each day, while the other group ate as they usually would.

After just 12 weeks, the results were eye-opening:

The time-restricted eating group showed significant improvements in several markers of metabolic health. They had lower blood pressure, better blood sugar control, and improved cholesterol levels.

But that’s not all. The time-restricted eaters also shed three to four percent more body weight, trimmed their BMI (body mass index), and, most importantly, lost more abdominal trunk fat.

That’s the dangerous fat that wraps around your organs and is closely linked to metabolic disease.

Now, you might be thinking, “Sure, but can I really stick to this long-term?”

That’s the beauty of time-restricted eating. It’s a simple lifestyle change that doesn’t cause side effects and can be maintained indefinitely. No crazy diets or extreme measures are required.

Ready to give it a try? Here’s how to make time-restricted eating work for you:

• Choose your window: Start with a 12-hour eating window and gradually work your way down to 10 hours. For example, you might eat between 8 AM and 6 PM (nothing before or after).
• Be consistent: Stick to the same eating window every day, even on weekends.
• Stay hydrated: You can (and should) drink water, tea, or black coffee outside your eating window.
• Plan your meals: Ensure you get balanced, nutritious meals within your eating window.
• Listen to your body: Adjust your window if you feel overly hungry or tired.

And, as always, if you have any existing health conditions or concerns, chat with your doctor before making significant changes to your eating habits.

By simply adjusting WHEN you eat, you’re taking a powerful step towards better metabolic health. It’s time to reclaim control of your metabolism and reduce your risk of serious health issues.

P.S. Want to lose weight? QUIT calorie counting… Here’s what REALLY works!

Source:

Emily N.C. Manoogian, Michael J. Wilkinson, Monica O’Neal, Kyla Laing, Justina Nguyen, David Van, Ashley Rosander, Aryana Pazargadi, Nikko R. Gutierrez, Jason G. Fleischer, Shahrokh Golshan, Satchidananda Panda, Pam R. Taub. Time-Restricted Eating in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2024; DOI: 10.7326/M24-0859

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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