Is 12 Too Early for Lunch? The Expert Guide to Perfect Meal Timing
                                
                                
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                                According to Northwestern Medicine, eating lunch four to five hours after breakfast is optimal, suggesting a meal between 11 a.m. and noon for many. But is 12 too early for lunch for everyone? While personal factors matter, there is a strong metabolic argument for eating earlier in the day.