The debate between early and light dinner is long-standing. For years, experts have recommended not eating after sunset if you want to shed extra kilos. A recent groundbreaking study from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Columbia University has claimed that consuming over 45% of daily calories after 5 pm significantly disrupts blood sugar regulation, increasing the risk of developing diabetes. Here’s everything to know about the study.
Having Dinner After 5 pm Can Have Serious Side Effects: Study
The study was centred around 26 individuals between the ages of 50 and 75. The participants were particularly overweight or diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. They were split into two groups—early eaters and late eaters. They consumed identical meals with the same caloric intake but at different times.
The results showed that late eaters had elevated glucose levels, signaling poorer glucose tolerance.
5 Negative Effects of Eating Late in the Day
According to the aforementioned study, consuming more calories in the evening and night can lead to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Know all about the serious health effects of eating after 5 pm:
1. Weight gain
According to a separate study by Harvard University, eating calorie-dense, processed foodsin the evening and at night can lead to fat accumulation and weight gain. It also said that eating late slowed down calorie burning, promoted fat storage, and reduced fat breakdown.
2. Disturbances in sleep
Eating late at night usually leads to poor sleep quality. When you haven’t had enough quality sleep, you are more likely to get irritable and moodythe next day. This could impact your productivity, social interactions and general drive to do things. These things could contribute to poor mental healthin the long run.
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