Tim Spector says eating at specific time of day is 'worst thing you can do' for weight loss

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Leading nutritionist Tim Spector has warned against late night snacking, deeming it the 'worst thing you can do' for weight loss. Sitting down with fellow Zoe nutritionist Dr Sarah Berry on the Better Brain podcast, the scientists discussed the importance of timing when to eat, and how eating after a certain time in the evening can damage your health.

Tim Spector is one of the world's top 100 most-cited scientists, boasting over 702K followers on Instagram. Speaking to Dr Berry, he emphasised the science behind the timing of when we eat, and how late night snacking, particularly eating after 9pm, can be damaging to cholesterol levels and metabolic health. ‌

Dr Berry explained: "If you are eating later, typically after about eight or nine o'clock at night, you tend to wake