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time-restricted eating

American  
[tahym-ri-strik-tid ee-ting] / ˈtaɪm rɪˌstrɪk tɪd ˈi tɪŋ /
Or time restricted eating

noun

  1. a less common term for intermittent fasting.


Etymology

Origin of time-restricted eating

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

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"Our research suggests time-restricted eating may be a sustainable option grounded in biology, offering patients more ways to manage their own wellness."

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

That runs counter to the popular belief - supported by short-term studies lasting only a few months to a year - that time-restricted eating improves heart and metabolic health.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

“Our data right now suggests that time-restricted eating isn’t any better or worse than cutting calories,” Peterson said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

However, they note that combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training might show promise in improving body composition and cardiometabolic health.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2024

Soon thereafter, the organization published a release about the research with the headline “8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death,” which quickly garnered a lot of attention online.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

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