How late is too late to eat?

So when exactly should you stop eating? Scientists can't agree on a single set time, but the consensus seems to be within three hours before bedtime. So if you go to bed at 11 p.m., don't eat after 8 p.m. Banishing late night snacks after that time could help alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux disease, too.

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Scientists think the timing of meals can affect our biological rhythms.

Making breakfast the largest meal of the day is best for losing weight, studies have found.

It's best to stop eating three hours before bedtime, according to scientists.

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Now you know you're not supposed to eat that late, because you've heard it's bad for you, but how late is too late?

Besides snacking, how late can dinner be?

Just like the circadian rhythm that controls our sleep, scientists think our bodies have a circadian clock for eating, too. And messing with this clock by eating too late or at weird times could affect our sleep and our ability to maintain a healthy weight. While most Americans eat our biggest meal at dinner, multiple studies have found this is linked to weight gain. Researchers have had groups of people eat more calories at breakfast than dinner, while the other group eats more at dinner than breakfast. Inevitably, the first group ends up losing more weight while the second group ends up gaining it. In studies, people who eat most of their calories at dinner also tend to skip breakfast, get worse sleep, eat more calories overall, and be obese. One small study published in September 2022 found that people who ate bigger breakfasts didn't feel as hungry as people who ate more calories at dinner.

So when exactly should you stop eating at night?

Scientists can't agree on a single set time, but the consensus seems to be within three hours before bedtime. So if you go to bed at 11 p.m., don't eat after 8 p.m. Banishing late night snacks after that time could help alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux disease, too. If you still feel those uncontrollable hunger pains late at night, try shifting when you eat. Try eating more of your calories earlier in the day, at least 30 grams of protein per meal, or six smaller meals instead of three huge ones. All of these things have been linked to weight loss. Be sure to consult with a doctor before trying anything drastic. Hopefully when you're winding down for the night, your stomach doesn't expect a treat, too.

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Why is anxiety worse at night?

Beyond that, we're more fatigued at the end of the day which means we're less equipped to cope with anxious thoughts in a productive or helpful way. Also, anxiety is often associated with difficulty falling asleep, so those with anxiety may start to get anxious as night falls and fear of another restless night sets in.

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What is anxiety?

Anxiety usually involves both frequent worry and uncomfortable physical symptoms. Worry is associated with a feeling of impending doom, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. The physical symptoms of anxiety are similar to symptoms you might feel when you are afraid or in danger, like a pounding heart, upset stomach, muscle tension and inability to relax, trembling, twitching, a heightened startle reflex, fatigue, headaches, and other unexplained aches and pains.

Why is my anxiety worse at night?

Some people who experience anxiety notice that their anxiety intensifies at night. Why might this be? The short answer is that reasons for nighttime anxiety probably vary from person to person, but there are also some likely commonalities among them. For one, fewer distractions at night might mean people with anxiety are more likely to ruminate or worry about any number of stressors like finances, career, health, relationships, and more. Beyond that, we’re more fatigued at the end of the day which means we’re less equipped to cope with anxious thoughts in a productive or helpful way. Also, anxiety is often associated with difficulty falling asleep, so those with anxiety may start to get anxious as night falls and fear of another restless night sets in. Naturally, difficulty sleeping might also bring up worries about the ability to function the next day.

Tips for managing nighttime anxiety

To manage your nighttime anxiety, it will be important to address both the cognitive and physical symptoms of anxiety. That is, strategies that both help to offload worries and cultivate a sense of calm and relaxation will be most helpful.

Here are a few tips for reducing nighttime anxiety:

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