Abstract
Modern eating habits are fundamentally misaligned with human biology. For most of history, food availability was inconsistent, and the body evolved to function efficiently through alternating periods of eating and fasting. Today, the prevailing norm of constant food intake—three meals a day plus snacks—contradicts these evolutionary mechanisms, forcing the body into a state of continuous metabolic stress.
This paper presents Metabolic Eating: Pause. Prioritize. Protect., a framework designed to realign eating patterns with human physiology.
- Pausing between meals allows insulin levels to drop, enabling fat metabolism and restoring hunger regulation.
- Prioritizing protein and fat ensures stable energy and nutrient sufficiency.
- Protecting against metabolic stress involves consuming carbohydrates in a way that prevents insulin spikes and energy crashes.
This framework is not a diet, nor is it a form of restriction. It is a structured approach to eating that works with the body rather than against it—promoting metabolic stability, sustained energy, and long-term health by aligning nutrition with biological design.
This paper is Part 3 of a three-part series. The first two papers—The Chronic Crisis and Metabolic Overload—exposed the systemic and biological failures that have led to widespread metabolic disease. This paper presents the necessary correction: a structured approach to eating that realigns with human physiology rather than contradicting it. This is not a diet, nor is it restriction. It is the biological solution to an environment that has already failed.
