[288] - Why When You Eat Matters More Than What You Eat

Text me what you thought of the show 😊Shift work disrupts eating patterns, but understanding the difference between time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting can make a huge impact on your health, energy, and weight. In this episode, I break down why aligning meals with your biological day—not your shift roster—is the real key.You’ll learn:Why time-restricted eating works with your circadian rhythm while intermittent fasting often doesn’tHow front-loading calories earlier in the day improves metabolism and insulin sensitivityWhy eating at night increases fat storage and disrupts digestionHow your body clock always overrides your roster clockSimple strategies to avoid late-night snacking and improve long-term healthWant help applying this to your lifestyle? Book a free 15-minute coaching assessment call through the link in the show notes. And if you find this episode valuable, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Support the show----------------------------Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capabilityWebsite: https://ahealthyshift.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherlandInstagram: @a_healthy_shift___________________Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death._______________________