macronutrienttiming
nounUK /ˌmækrəʊˈnjuːtriənt ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
US /ˌmækroʊˈnuːtriənt ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
Macronutrient timing is planning when you eat carbs, protein, and fat during the day.
Athletes often use macronutrient timing to eat more carbs before a big game.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The practice of matching carbohydrate intake to workout schedules for better energy.
Her macronutrient timing puts most carbs right after training.
3. A diet strategy that spreads protein evenly across meals to support muscle growth.
He follows macronutrient timing by eating protein at every meal.
4. The study of how the clock affects when the body uses different nutrients best.
Researchers explored macronutrient timing to see if evening carbs hurt sleep.