Some research links eating an early dinner to certain health benefitsbut there’s really no one-size-fits-all dinner time.
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Does your dinner timereallymatter for your health?
Why Do Some People Think Eating an Early Dinner Is Better for You?
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The shift may have started in 2020, as the beginning of the pandemic hit.
Many restaurants reduced their hours, and patrons got used to eating earlierand those trends have remained.
Hence, the assumption that the earlier your dinner is the better.
Who Should Consider Eating an Earlier Dinner?
Eating dinner earlier may be healthier for some people with certain health conditions, research suggests.
That said, when and if its feasible, eating earlier may be better in some cases.
So, When Really Is the Best Time to Eat Dinner?
The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all dinner time.
There are so many variables that should be taken into consideration when thinking about ideal meal times.
Whats most important is finding something that works for your own schedule.
This allows your body to go through the heavy lifting part of digestion, Bazilian explains.
If we eat and lie down, we may experience backflow of stomach contents, Feller says.
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