Eat lunch before this time for appetite-regulation and energy, dietitian says

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:23:11 +0000

From a metabolic standpoint, the best time to eat lunch is around 12:30 p.m. This aligns with research showing that eating earlier in the day supports better metabolic health — things like glucose regulation and insulin sensitivity that, when impaired, raise the risk of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.