hungry, but not cranky, light-headed, or
lethargic. You dig into the stew (grass-fed
beef with chunks of carrot, onion, and tomato)
that’s been in your slow cooker all day. This
nutritious meal triggers the secretion of
satiety hormones like leptin and insulin,
leaving you full and satisfied after dinner. The
moderate insulin response, as well as a
glucagon response stimulated by the protein
from the beef, ensure stable energy levels
over the coming hours.
By 7:30, your cortisol levels are quite low
(even though they were temporarily elevated
earlier because of your stressful afternoon).
Multiple satiety hormones (including leptin)
are elevated, which help you remain satisfied
after dinner.
At 8, you prepare your lunch for the next
day, grab a good book and a cup of herbal tea
and start to wind down before you head to bed
around 9:30. You fall asleep quickly and sleep
well through the night, facilitated by