Lunch plays a crucial role in fueling your afternoon energy, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting overall health. While meal timing research often focuses on breakfast and dinner, the studies on lunch timing point in a clear direction: earlier is better. Read on to find out the ideal 2.5 hour window to eat lunch. 

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If you're walking, standing up from the couch or bending down to pick something up, you are using your hamstrings.

The muscles, which run down the back of the leg from the hip to the knee, are recruited in almost all of our daily activities. The strength and flexibility of the hamstrings have ripple affects on other areas of the body, too. They affect both the knee and hip joints and tightness in the hamstrings can also contribute to low-back pain.

See the 20 best hamstring exercises to tone your legs and relieve knee pain. 

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One dish I keep coming back to is the salmon burger. Green goddess is a great match for this lean patty, as the tangy yogurt balances the rich salmon, and the fresh herbs add flavor. (Trust me, you’ll want to serve extra on the side for dipping.)

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You’ve probably heard the analogy that your body is like a car, and food is the fuel that keeps it running. So, think of your day like a long road trip. Breakfast is the fuel that gets you started, but at some point in your journey, you need to get more gas. Lunch is the refill that keeps your body and brain operating at peak performance. Without it — or with a poorly-timed lunch — you’re more likely to run on fumes, leading to energy crashes, cravings and even metabolic consequences.

So what is the best time to eat lunch? 

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