time-restricted eating

or time re·strict·ed eat·ing

[ tahym-ri-strik-tid ee-ting ]

noun

1. a less common term for intermittent fasting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of time-restricted eating¹

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

But does time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, really help people shed pounds and boost health?

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Time-restricted eating, where people condense all of their eating into a daily window of 10 hours or less, is the most popular form of intermittent fasting.

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The theory behind time-restricted eating is that it supports the circadian rhythm, or the body’s internal clock.

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Early studies in mice starting in 2012 seemed to show health benefits from time-restricted eating.

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Research has shown that people on time-restricted eating plans tend to eat fewer calories, which could explain weight loss.

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