HOW EATING LATE AT NIGHT IS BAD FOR THE BODY

) What are your thoughts about the study/findings?

In my opinion, people should rethink snacking at midnight if they want to increase longevity.

2) Why is eating earlier a better option for the body?

Eating earlier, especially diets loaded with carbs and snacks can enhance proper blood sugar regulation. As a result, you reduce the risk of getting diabetes and prediabetes.

3) How does eating later negatively affect the body / make people age faster?

Research shows that people, especially with melatonin gene receptor possibly alter their blood sugar levels when they eat towards bedtime. The melatonin hormone controls the sleep-wake cycle and its production increases towards night time. While the hormone is great for sleep stimulation, it can disrupt insulin release and tamper with blood glucose.

4) Is there anything else you’d like to add? Thank you!

The body metabolism is generally lower at night due to limited activities. Eating late will only worsen the metabolism because of poor digestion, which can cause risks to illnesses since the body may not properly distribute nutrients as required. I always advise my clients to eat healthy, earlier, and sleep without alarms for snacking, which majorly disrupt their sleeping patterns.

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Julia Davis

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Mental health expert
MS, University of Latvia

I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.

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Mental health expert
MS, University of Latvia

I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.