It's not just what you eat, but also when you eat that impacts your health. A study revealed that meal timing plays a crucial role in mental well-being, with delayed eating schedules linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety, particularly among shift workers.
The study published in the journal Jama Network investigated the link between dietary rhythm and mental health among airline personnel who work on shifts. After examining 22,617 participants, the researchers revealed that meal timing, long eating window (over 12 hours), and delayed dinner have links to increased risk of depression and anxiety, regardless of work shift.
