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Meal Timing API

Return structured nutrient timing recommendations that adapt to training windows and fasting strategy.

Endpoint

  • GET /api/v1/fitness/meal-timing
  • POST /api/v1/fitness/meal-timing/post

Parameters

Name Type Required In Description
goal string Yes Query/Body fat_loss,muscle_gain,maintenance,endurance,recomposition.
training_time string Yes Query/Body early_morning,morning,midday,afternoon,evening,night.
fasting_style string Yes Query/Body none,12_12,14_10,16_8,18_6,omad.
lang string No Query Response language (en,es,de,fr,pt,ja,hi,ar).

Why Use This Endpoint

  • Align meal timing to training performance and adherence.
  • Automate protein distribution with schedule-aware meal counts.
  • Personalize plans for fasting and non-fasting users.

Get Started

Request Example

curl -X GET "https://api.hefitapi.com/api/v1/fitness/meal-timing?goal=recomposition&training_time=evening&fasting_style=14_10&lang=en" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

curl -X POST "https://api.hefitapi.com/api/v1/fitness/meal-timing/post?lang=en" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"goal":"fat_loss","training_time":"morning","fasting_style":"16_8"}'

Response Example

Info

The response example below is for demonstration purposes only. Make a live request to this endpoint to receive the full, real-time, and potentially richer JSON structure.

{
  "goal": "fat_loss",
  "goal_label": "Fat Loss",
  "training_time": "morning",
  "training_time_label": "Morning",
  "fasting_style": "16_8",
  "fasting_style_label": "16:8",
  "meal_schedule": [
    {"meal": "meal_1", "time_window": "11:30-12:30", "focus": "Break fast + protein", "protein_target_g": 50},
    {"meal": "meal_2", "time_window": "15:00-16:00", "focus": "Performance support", "protein_target_g": 50},
    {"meal": "meal_3", "time_window": "19:00-20:00", "focus": "Recovery and satiety", "protein_target_g": 50}
  ],
  "protein_distribution": {
    "total_daily_protein_g": 150,
    "meals_count": 3,
    "per_meal_targets_g": [50, 50, 50],
    "distribution_note": "Spread protein evenly across feeding windows."
  },
  "pre_post_workout_guidance": {
    "pre_workout": "Use light digestible fuel when needed.",
    "post_workout": "Prioritize protein intake in first recovery window.",
    "intra_session": "Hydrate and use electrolytes for longer sessions."
  },
  "adherence_strategy": "Lock a consistent feeding window for schedule stability.",
  "summary": "Timing structure supports fat-loss adherence and performance.",
  "language": "en",
  "_enterprise": {
    "client": "Acme Health",
    "plan": "pro",
    "request_id": "f7ed6405ad53726c",
    "quota": 120,
    "usage_tracking": true
  },
  "_api_metadata_": {
    "endpoint_name": "fitness_meal_timing",
    "response_language": "en"
  }
}

Product Positioning

A high-utility endpoint for performance nutrition apps and coaching automation workflows.

Note

goal, training_time, and fasting_style must match supported enum values.