Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier \u2212 shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting\u00a0when we eat\u00a0during the winter could make these months a little easier on our bodies and minds.<\/p>\n
Our bodies operate on\u00a0circadian rhythms\u00a0\u2013 internal 24-hour clocks that regulate sleep, metabolism, digestion and hormone cycles. These rhythms are naturally synchronised with light and dark, so when daylight fades earlier, our metabolism also begins to wind down.<\/p>\n