HOW LATE CAN YOU EAT
Some say that it shouldn’t matter how late we eat
just as long as the calories we consume
are within range of what our bodies need.
- However, eating late affects the body in a different way than eating a larger meal at mid-day
- Calories that are consumed at night are usually not processed as efficiently as those during
the day
Unless you have an overnight job,
most people’s activities wind down as the day does
- Settling in after dinner isn’t uncommon
- Unfortunately, if we lie down after a huge meal, it can be a strain & lead to a feeling of lethargy in the morning
- Disrupted sleep is also common when the body is working hard to digest what was eaten recently
1. Meat takes longer than any other food item to digest
2. Most doctors recommend avoiding eating meat late at night, as it tends to stay in the digestive tract longer than grains, fruits, or vegetables.
Research Into Late Night Eating
- Has shown that people who eat late, eat more than they would during a day-time meal
- These studies found a link between larger evening meals & an increase in triglyceride levels associated with diabetes, metabolic syndrome, overall weight gain
- When triglyceride levels are high, our body thinks it needs to store fat from excessive night time eating for later use
- Eating large meals at night, in essence, informs the body that there will be a shortage of food soon & it should store fat
Some people find they are able to eat healthy meals during the day
but crave sweets & heavier foods at night
- Often times this involves an emotional component to eating, perhaps even a minor one
1.Stress
2.Tired - Try taking a warm bath with essential oils to comfort yourself
Tips to Avoid Eating Late At Night
- Eat a moderate breakfast, a heavier lunch & have a larger dinner at 6 PM
- Hot liquids are soothing & warming so when you feel like eating late at night, try drinkine
1. A cup of warm lemon water
2. Herbal tea with raw honey - If eating late is a habit of yours, you will have to break that habit
1. Start by reducing your portion sizes & choosing healthier meals
2. Trade in junk food, white sugar, processes foods & white flour for whole grains, soups,
fruits & vegetables - Brushing your teeth earlier may help you be less likely to indulge in late-night eating patterns
- Don't stay up late watching TV because studies have shown that TV can subconsciously
trigger desires for more food - Take a warm bath
- Turn on some soothing music
- Read a boo
- Create new night-time rituals that don’t involve heavy eating
- Go on a brisk walk after dinner
- Not eating late will help you sleep better & add years to your life
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