Tag: Midnight eating

Research from Cell Metabolism revealed that eating late not only slows calorie burning but also increases hunger and fat storage, making weight gain more likely. This underscores why you should not eat after midnight for optimal metabolic health and well-being, even if the snack seems light.

According to a study published in the journal *Cell Metabolism*, eating late at night not only slows down your body's calorie burning but also influences hunger hormones and fat storage. This raises the important question: is it okay to have a meal at midnight?

According to research, eating high-calorie meals less than an hour before bedtime can affect sleep quality. So, while the old adage about avoiding food late at night has some truth, the key to answering, “Can I eat a snack at 2 am?” lies in understanding *what* you eat and *why* you are eating it, rather than just the time on the clock. A small, nutrient-dense snack is very different from a heavy meal or junk food.