The science-backed habits I avoid (and why you should too) 🧬 As a 49-year-old nutritionist with 20 years specializing in women’s hormonal health, these aren’t random rules, they’re research-backed strategies that keep my hormones balanced. Here’s what the science shows: The 7pm Eating Rule: When you eat late, you’re working against your biology. Research shows that eating after 7pm disrupts your circadian rhythm, your body’s internal clock that regulates metabolism. Late eating increases insulin resistance, raises morning blood sugar levels, and disrupts sleep quality because your body should be winding down, not digesting food. Evening Workouts: Exercise raises cortisol and body temperature, which signals your body to wake up, not wind down. Training in the evening can delay melatonin release, making it harder to fall into deep, restorative sleep. Weekend Sleep-Ins: Sleeping in disrupts your circadian rhythm consistency. Your body craves routine. Irregular sleep patterns confuse...