Scientists from King’s College London have debunked the myth that a late dinner is unhealthy. In this respect informs news portal DailyMail.
Eating late is believed to have negative consequences such as weight gain, insomnia, rapid aging and other complications. However, as it turned out, this is not entirely true.
“You can finish your dinner at 21:30. The key is to have a late breakfast, ideally at 11:30. This is necessary to withstand the 14-hour fasting period, which, according to numerous studies, is beneficial for metabolism, ”explained scientists.
As part of the study, experts analyzed data on 80,000 Britons. The data included information about the volunteers’ dietary habits, meal times, and health. The scientists also had data on people’s well-being, which they evaluated on their own.
For example, participants reported that they had more energy when they ate dinner late and fasted for 14 hours. Scientists also found no link between late eating and various diseases.
“Microbes in our guts, like us, have circadian rhythms and need to take a break from eating. People often eat late because of work and children, and they shouldn’t feel guilty about it. It’s important not to snack at night, try not to have breakfast early, and not sleep for two hours after dinner,” the researchers said. then everything related to health will be alright.