Key Takeaways

Your body uses energy best when you eat bigger meals earlier in the day. Aim to eat lunch four to five hours after your breakfast for steady energy.

Waiting too long can drop your blood glucose (sugar) levels, and low blood sugar may cause tiredness and brain fog.

Individual factors can influence the ideal time for your lunch.

The best time to eat lunch for steady energy may not be a specific time of day; rather, it's usually four to five hours after breakfast. Someone who wakes up and eats breakfast at 7 a.m. may feel ready for lunch around noon, while a later wake-up time and first meal naturally pushes lunch later.

Why It's the Ideal Time

Eating lunch four to five hours after breakfast aligns with your body's natural cycle of glucose metabolism. Refueling with lu

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