Brian LaMar, MD, PPG – Weight Management, answers your questions about the potential implications of nighttime munching.
Is eating late at night bad for our waistline? The answer, for the most part, is yes.
There are many reasons why people eat later at night. Maybe they work all day, or they have a busy schedule. Or maybe they’re just bored! We all have a tendency to come home, start relaxing, turn the TV on and, next thing you know, we’re mindlessly snacking.
There are many reasons why we want to avoid consuming most of our calories late at night. First, if we're eating too close to our bedtime, our digestion is impaired. Second, it can affect our quality of sleep, leading to more fatigue during the day. Also, depending on how much you're eating, late-night snacking can cause a lack of appetite first thing in the morning, which can just perpetuate that routine and cycle.
If you need to eat or are having true hunger at night, consume a smaller portion, higher in protein to help with digestion and avoid additional setbacks.
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