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Everyone talks about the importance of waking up early and eating a healthy and filing breakfast. While the first day of the meals plays a very important role, so does the last meal of the day.
What time you eat your dinner plays an important role in your metabolism. It is important that you eat your dinner early. From weight loss to regulating blood sugar levels to fat burning; the list can be long.
Here, Niyati Naik, Clinical Dietitian from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai says how eating dinner before 7 PM can be beneficial for your health.
The timing of your meals is as important as what’s on your plate. One practice that is beneficial is having an early dinner. Incorporating an early dinner into your routine can offer multiple health benefits, ranging from improved digestion to better sleep.
The following are the benefits:
Improved Digestion
Eating dinner early gives your body ample time to digest the food before you hit the bed. When you eat close to bedtime, your body may struggle to process the food efficiently, potentially leading to digestive discomfort or disrupted sleep.
Enhanced Sleep Quality
Consuming a large meal just before sleeping can cause a spike in blood sugar levels, making it challenging to fall asleep. An early dinner ensures that your body isn’t still actively digesting while you’re trying to rest, facilitating a deeper, more rejuvenating sleep.
Weight Management
An early dinner can assist with weight management. Late-night eating often leads to overeating or choosing unhealthy snacks. By setting an earlier dinner time, you’re less likely to indulge in these late-night temptations.
Syncing with the Body’s Clock
Our bodies operate on a circadian rhythm, a natural internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles, hormone production, and other physiological processes. Eating in alignment with our body’s clock – which means earlier dinners – can enhance nutrient absorption and overall metabolism.
Reduced Acid Reflux
Eating closer to bedtime increases the chances of experiencing acid reflux or heartburn. Gravity helps keep stomach acids down, but lying down soon after eating can allow these acids to flow back into the oesophagus, causing discomfort.
Fasting Interval
An early dinner provides a longer interval until your next meal (breakfast), naturally allowing for a form of intermittent fasting. This prolonged break can improve insulin sensitivity, promote cellular repair, and support metabolic health.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
