By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jan 22 2026 A large network meta-analysis shows that when people eat may matter as much as what they eat, with early time-restricted eating emerging as the most effective strategy for improving metabolic health. Study: Effects of timing and eating duration of time restricted eating on metabolic outcomes: systematic review and network meta-analysis . Image Credit: goffkein.pro / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the