by Philippa Rockby
health reporter
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Firefighters are advised to eat lots of vegetables, fruits and fish.
Researchers point to limiting the amount of time you eat each day. May have a positive effect on the health of employees who work in shifts
It is well known that work schedule patterns can harm our body’s clock of life. as well as making it more vulnerable to disease
One study found that Firefighters who work in shifts 24 hours a day can lower bad cholesterol (liquid fats) and lower blood pressure. By setting meal times within 10 hours, and those with pre-existing health conditions will benefit the most.
The researchers added that parents caring for newborns and health workers who work night shifts May benefit from limiting meal times as well.
“Many people eat all the time until bedtime. The body doesn’t want this,” said Pam Tabb, co-author of the research and professor at the Faculty of Medicine. University of California, San Diego said, adding that Our bodies need rest periods for cells to repair and rejuvenate our bodies more efficiently.
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Night shift nurses can benefit from setting meal times.
Half of the firefighters ate food within a 10-hour time frame from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with no meal skips. while the other half did not change their normal routine. and ate food in a time frame of approximately 14 hours.
Both groups of firefighters were advised to eat a Mediterranean diet. which focuses on fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and olive oil. which is reputed to be good for health
in this research work There are overweight firefighters included. or have health problems such as high blood pressure high cholesterol or type 2 diabetes as well
The results of this research found that The health of the group that ate clearly over time was better than the other group. and tests showed that blood pressure levels blood sugar and cholesterol levels improved by framing the meal intervals. Then skip meals for the remainder of the work shift.
Even firefighters who are healthy and without health risks also get a better quality of life and reduce the number of bad cholesterol by eating within a specified time frame.
Studies have shown no decrease in energy levels or other side effects.
disturbed sleep
“The time frame diet has shown us that it benefits shift workers such as firefighters, helping to improve cardiovascular health and improve their quality of life,” Prof Tabb said.
shift workers This accounts for more than a quarter of people working in many countries. There is an increased risk of heart disease. Type 2 diabetes and cancer. This is because the body’s natural Circadian Rhythms are often disrupted by waking in the middle of the night and sleeping during the day.
Prof Thabb added that in the past, shift workers were often neglected. did not participate in clinical studies And little is understood regarding how to improve their wellbeing.
Dr Linia Patel, a nutritionist and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, says anyone can try their own limited-time diet. and see if it works for myself or not.
“Just like one size clothing isn’t for everyone. Working in shifts is a very difficult job. Finding the best time to skip meals for yourself is key,” she says.
However, there were some limitations in this study, as most of the study participants were male. and it was analyzed with only one shift working period. But the research team said that restricted eating should also be tested among shift workers in other types of jobs.
“This study should be extended to a wider population. This includes health workers such as nurses and others who have different waking and sleeping periods that are not typical of working people,” Prof Thabb said.
