Eating by the clock has significant health benefits, study finds

Health benefits of IF stretch beyond calorie restriction and weight loss. [iStockphoto]

Eating within a ten-hour window has been linked to increased energy, improved mood and decreased hunger, according to recent findings from the largest UK community science study, as reported by King's College London researchers at the European Nutrition Conference.

One common weight-management strategy is intermittent fasting (IF), which is restricting food consumption to a set period. A ten-hour eating window, constituting a 14-hour fasting period, demonstrates this regimen. For instance, if you eat your first bite at 9 am, you must eat your last bite at 7 pm.