By What Time Should You Be Done With Your Dinner? Know The Benefits of Eating Early

There has always been a debate about when you should have the last meal of the day—dinner. According to experts, there are many that influence when you should stop eating—like your appetite, culture, work schedule, and even social settings. However, if you want to improve your health, you must know that late eating contributes to weight gain.

To feel good the next day and also not put on weight, experts recommend you not eat after 7 pm.

According to nutritionists, eating more than your body needs contributes to weight gain and so late-night food consumption on top of your regular meals can lead to obesity.

Experts say eating your dinner by 7 pm has many health benefits, but the most important ones include:

To match your body clock, the recommended eating window is less than or equal to 8–12 hours a day, during daylight hours. Eating outside of this window may lead your body to process calories less efficiently, which may contribute to weight gain.

Your circadian rhythm also prevents pre-diabetes; if you eat within a 6-hour window from 8 am to 2 pm, studies say it results in improvements in blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and appetite.

Early dinner optimizes your body's digestive processes and ensures a smoother transition into the restorative phase of sleep, promoting overall well-being and vitality.

Experts say the habit gives your body ample time to efficiently digest the food and adequately prepare for the sleep cycle.

Consuming your big meal at 7 pm also reduces the likelihood of experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort while trying to sleep or during sleep, with symptoms like heartburn or indigestion. This timing strategy not only supports digestive health but also promotes better quality sleep by minimising disturbances caused by digestive issues.

A few simple strategies can help you avoid eating late at night.

For dinner, eat regular meals—especially ones that are very filling—high in fibre and protein, as they may reduce your desire to eat late at night.

Late-night snacking mostly happens when you know there are snacks in your pantry. The more visible a food is, the likelier you are to eat it, and so kill the temptation by not keeping it at home.

When you brush your teeth, it is like telling your body that you are done for the day and will not be eating anymore.

Instead of looking for food in the fridge or pantry, form healthy habits that do not involve eating, like brewing a pot of calming chamomile tea.

Staying up late can give you more opportunities to raid the fridge at night, and so according to experts, it is best to sleep on time.

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