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Study finds early risers get more nutrition than night owls - here's why | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Early Risers vs. Night Owls","summary":"A study suggests that the timing of meals is as important as the food itself. Early risers tend to have more nutritious diets than those who stay up late."},{"timeSeconds":16,"label":"Professor Rozanne Kruger's Research","summary":"Professor Rozanne Kruger, an expert in nutrition and dietetics at Griffith University, discusses the findings of a recent study."},{"timeSeconds":28,"label":"No Difference in Quantity","summary":"The study found that both early risers and night owls consumed similar amounts of food and macronutrients like protein and carbohydrates."},{"timeSeconds":40,"label":"Timing of Meals is Key","summary":"The significant difference lies not in what or how much is eaten, but when. The body's internal clock influences metabolism."},{"timeSeconds":124,"label":"Internal Clocks and Metabolism","summary":"The body's internal clock, or chronotype, affects how efficiently it processes nutrients and energy. This clock is synchronized with the 24-hour day."},{"timeSeconds":146,"label":"Active vs. Rest Phase","summary":"During the active phase (daytime), the body is better equipped to process nutrients and energy. In the rest phase (night), it tends to store food."},{"timeSeconds":226,"label":"Practical Advice for Night Owls","summary":"Night owls are advised to distribute their food intake throughout the day and avoid eating late at night, ideally finishing meals within two hours of waking."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->