Last night, I ate dinner at 10pm. It’s not that I forgot about dinner–trust me, I’m always thinking about my next meal–I had a work event, then an hour trek back home, then an hour wait for Seamless (because I’m lazy), so it just happened. It’s not that uncommon of an occurrence for me. Lately, however, I’ve started to wonder: Is eating a late dinner bad for me?
There’s an overload of information out there regarding dinnertime: One widely circulated study covered in Science of Us says an early dinner (as early as 2pm) or skipping dinner altogether can increase the amount of fat you burn; another one finds that eating dinner after 7pm increases risk for heart attack; yet another study said eating at night could be good if it’s carbs, because that may help you control your appetite throughout the next day; another says eating dinner at 10pm makes you consume 248 more calories a day than those who eat earlier. I could go on and on.
With so many “dos” and “donts” about dinner time out there, I asked dietitians to break through the myths and offer some practical tips about the dinner hour.
How bad are your dinner habits?
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From: Elle US
Superfoods that Bollywood stars love
Cutting sugar and processed foods out of your daily routine is a no-brainer. But what should you be including in your diet to ensure a steady supply of body-loving nutrients? Take a cue from these health-obsessed celebrities.
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