so today due to a late night at work, booking flights and wanting to work-out before relaxing for the night at home.... I ended up eating dinner late at 8pm. I thought back to all the people that say you shouldn't eat after 7 etc. and was soon defeated. However I then came across this which I found interesting .. it's the myths of dieting and eating healthy and here's what the experts say ..(for more myths check it out here...)
http://students.sfu.ca/health/pdf/debunking%20diet%20myths.pdf
MYTH #5: EATING BEFORE GOING TO BED CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN
FACT: A common belief is that eating in the evening before going to sleep results in fat storage and weight gain because metabolism is lowered. There is no evidence to support this belief. It is the total energy intake that impacts weight, not the timing. Food consumed in the evening does not have any more influence on weight than food consumed during the day. The energy from food consumed in the evening will be used for energy needs during the day and overnight. Your body does not stop digesting food according to the time. While we sleep, our bodies require energy for repair, maintenance of tissues and removal of wastes. Enjoy a snack before bedtime, it may even help you sleep better!
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