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March 10, 2026

The One Thing About Meal Timing That Actually Matters

Your body follows a circadian rhythm.

Eating, sleeping, and waking at consistent times improves appetite regulation, blood sugar control, and energy.

Consistency matters more than the exact timing. There is no universally “correct” eating window.

Try this:

Write down when you will eat your meals tomorrow, then try and stay within 15 minutes of those times. For example, breakfast at 8 am, lunch at noon, and dinner at 6 pm. See if you can stay consistent for the next seven days.

Find what works for you.

—Keith

KeithAHerman.com

If you have questions or topics you’d like me to address in future emails, you can reply to this message. I read and respond personally to all replies.

Keith A. Herman is the founder of the Expert Diet Project, an initiative dedicated to correcting health misinformation by spotlighting the advice of the real experts.

The Eat Like an Expert Newsletter, the Health & Well-Being Journal, and Keith’s upcoming book, Eat Like an Expert, are all part of the Expert Diet Project. The book is scheduled for release in 2026.

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