Nesbug NaturalsScience has proven the benefits of adding plenty of fruits and vegetables to our diet. However, despite making these changes some people still don’t lose weight, feel better, or improve health issues. Why does this happen? Could it have something to do with our Circadian Rhythm?
Why does this happen? Could it have something to do with our Circadian Rhythm?
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
The term “Circadian Rhythm” refers to the way creatures are designed to focus on certain aspects of their physiological functions at certain times of the day. The circadian rhythm of humans extends over a 24-hour cycle. The control is usually built into the design of the creature. External forces such as the rising and setting of the sun can affect the circadian rythm. Temperature can also affect the circadian rhythm. All creatures on the earth live according to a certain circadian rhythm for their physiological makeup. We are familiar with this especially when it comes to sleep and wake patterns of certain animals.
Animals & the Circadian Rhythm
Most kangaroos, for example, rest a lot during the day. They are more active at night after the sun has set. This cycle repeats itself day after day, night after night, in the life of a kangaroo.
On the other hand, chickens are up with the rising sun. They love to spend their days foraging in the grass. They love looking for seeds, bugs, and other tasty morsels they can find. But once the sun starts to go down – off they go looking for their roost. They become almost drunk with drowsiness and happily return to their roost. They willingly rest on their perch until the sun begins to rise the next day.
These animals are happy to abide by the circadian rhythm of their body. If nothing disrupts their lifestyle pattern they can live many healthy years in this same routine. They respect the circadian rhythm of their species.
Humans & The Circadian Rhythm
So what about us humans? How does the circadian rhythm of the human species relate to our diet?
We humans are more like the chickens. We are designed to get up with the sunrise and go to bed as the sun goes down. Our digestive powers are strongest during our wakeful period. They diminish as the sun goes down. In the evening our body begins to focus more on physiological processes that promote healing and rest.
"On the other hand, chickens are up with the sun. They love to spend their days foraging in the grass, looking for seeds, bugs, and other tasty morsels they can find."
The Circadian Rhythm & Diet
Many people find it helpful to eat earlier in the day. Some medical practitioners say midday is the best time for us to eat the biggest meal of the day. They say that our digestive power is stronger the higher the sun is in the sky. So eating this way is in harmony with the pattern of our circadian rhythm.
I personally have found this to be true in my case. You could try eating your biggest meal at this time of the day and see how you are affected.
These people eat their last meal before the sun goes down. They don’t eat another meal until sometime after the sun has come up again. Many report feeling healthier and enjoying a better quality of sleep when they eat this way.
Again this is in line with the pattern of our circadian rhythm. If we regularly eat late at night we could disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm. This is even worse if we have a habit of eating snacks from midnight and beyond. We may not digest our food properly. This may interrupt physiological processes for rejuvenation and healing. It may lead to poor health and tiredness. It could also speed up the aging process.
Respect our Circadian Rhythm
We really need to respect the circadian rhythm of our species. Eating the right foods for our species at the right time of the day can help us begin to improve our health. It may help us feel happier. And it may add many healthy years to our life. Yes, the circadian rhythm and diet can be a powerful team.
An important point most holistic health care givers stress: To maintain the healing results of following this type of protocol, it will be necessary to continue to follow a primarily whole-food plant-based diet, exercise regularly, and manage stress in healthful ways for the rest of your life. Personally, I feel my best when eating an 80 percent raw/20 percent cooked plant-based diet most days of the week.
