Is 5.30 too early for dinner? The definitive guide to meal timing
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in the journal *Cell Metabolism*, people who ate their meals earlier in the evening burned more calories and had lower blood sugar levels than those who ate later. This evidence suggests that for many, the answer to 'is 5.30 too early for dinner?' is a resounding no, and in fact, it offers significant health advantages.