Is it unhealthy to eat right before bed? Your complete guide
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Sleep Foundation, eating a light meal 2 to 3 hours before bedtime gives your body enough time to digest and prepare for sleep. This suggests that while timing matters, the blanket statement "is it unhealthy to eat right before bed?" isn't entirely accurate, and the devil is in the details.