To stay slim, it may help to eat early in the day. This goes against the current trend, which is to eat later and later. Our average evening eating time in the UK has slipped from 6pm to nearly 8pm.

It has long been thought that eating later might put more weight on. A recent study adds weight to this conclusion.

Scientists believe that the rhythms of our body make it more like that we will add body weight by eating later.

It might be easier to keep the weight off if you can eat nearer 6pm. Some believe that you will be even better if you can make lunch your main meal, and eat lightly in the evening. Following this guideline can help you stay slim – and stay well away from obesity.