Experts are recommending that people consider eating dinner between 5 and 7 p.m., according to a Mar. 11 report by GQ Magazine featuring insight from Kate Cohen, MS, RD, CDN, clinical nutritionist for the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Lifestyle Medicine program.
The timing of meals can play an important role in maintaining a healthy diet and supporting overall well-being. Cohen said, “Your body craves consistency. Those of us who are consistent are usually more successful in sustaining a healthy diet. Erratic meal skipping rarely leads to weight loss, and has been shown to slow metabolism, throw off blood sugar, and lead to overeating later on.”
Cohen also emphasized the importance of developing sustainable habits: “The winning plan is the one you can follow consistently,” she continued, “a realistic and sustainable pattern of eating you can stick with most days.”
The Hospital for Special Surgery contributes to community health by providing specialized orthopedic care and advancing musculoskeletal research, according to the official website. The hospital has achieved consistent top rankings in orthopedics and holds multiple Magnet designations for nursing excellence according to the official website.
HSS focuses on delivering high-quality patient care aimed at improving mobility and life quality while advancing research in orthopedic surgery and rheumatology according to the official website. The hospital extends its specialized orthopedic services through partnerships in regions such as Southwest Florida according to the official website.
As experts continue to study how meal timing affects health outcomes, organizations like HSS remain committed to supporting public health through both clinical care and research.
