from journal Nutrients
Many of us use the leisure time of weekends to rest and recharge for the coming week. So while extra sleep and relaxation may be beneficial, changing eating schedules may be a problem. University of Barcelona researchers raise the issue of irregular eating habits on weekends—so called eating jet lag. Separate from other factors, such as sleep schedules and physical activity, a meal schedule that differs significantly from the rest of the week could be related to weight gain. For instance, research suggests eating late can result in a higher risk obesity. The researchers say fixed weekend eating and sleep schedules help the body’s internal clock to remain organized. The study appears in the scientific journal Nutrients.