dieetide
Dieetide is a term used in nutrition and anthropology discussions to describe a proposed pattern of cyclical dietary intake that aligns with regular environmental or social rhythms, such as tidal cycles, daily activity patterns, or meal schedules. The word blends diet with tide to convey the idea of rhythmic rises and falls in caloric consumption and nutrient balance over defined windows.
Etymology and scope: Dieetide is a neologism rather than an established dietary category. It is used descriptively
Applications and interpretations: In ethnographic accounts of coastal communities, dieetide has been invoked to describe how
Limitations and reception: Dieetide is not widely adopted as a formal theory, and definitions vary. Critics
See also: Circadian rhythm, Chrononutrition, Meal timing, Intermittent fasting.