Team we are back for a third installment of the Epic Table podcast with Dr. Steven Lockley! We are continuing our popular topic of sleep and circadian rhythm. Steve is the expert in the field of circadian rhythm and I wanted him back on to outline the role it plays in how we can execute our daily activities. With our circadian rhythm having a direct impact on our sleep, in this episode we dive into how food can impact your sleep quality. If you want to learn more about Dr.Lockley you can check out his app TimeShifter which ultimately tells you how to beat jet lag ( https://www.timeshifter.com/the-science-of-jet-lag ) or Instagram ( @TimeShifter https://www.instagram.com/timeshifter/ ).Specifically we discuss Food and Circadian RhythmHow timing effects digestion/metabolism Intermittent fasting and circadian Rhythm Performance and Circadian RhythmSeeing and avoiding light at the right timeListening to your body What is Chronotype? How does Sleep pressure effect quality of your circadian rhythm clock.Caffeine Vs Circadian rhythmSleep Inertia Resources Andrew W McHill, Andrew JK Phillips, Charles A Czeisler, Leigh Keating, Karen Yee, Laura K Barger, Marta Garaulet, Frank AJL Scheer, Elizabeth B Klerman, Later circadian timing of food intake is associated with increased body fat, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 106, Issue 5, November 2017, Pages 1213–1219, https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.117.161588Jennifer L Kaczmarek, Salma MA Musaad, Hannah D Holscher, Time of day and eating behaviors are associated with the composition and function of the human gastrointestinal microbiota, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 106, Issue 5, November 2017, Pages 1220–1231, https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.117.156380Part one with Dr. Steven Lockley – https://danchurchill.com/podcast/circadian-rhythm-sleep-foundation-dr-steven-lockley/Part Two Dr. Steven Lockley - https://danchurchill.com/podcast/sleep-can-affect-performance-dr-steven-lockley/