But is that the healthiest choice?
When should you actually be eating your last meal of the day?
It turns out the answer to this is less straightforward than you might think.
Willie B. Thomas
When is the best time to eat dinner?
The short answer to this question is that it depends on each person.
You should be gradually hungry and gradually full in a repeating pattern every three to four hours or so.
But more important than timing is making healthy choices.
Having an earlier dinner may benefit those struggling with certain digestive and health concerns.
Those with diabetes may notice better blood glucose outcomes if they eat three to four hours before bedtime.
But Caldwell stresses that this is still all dependent on each person.
Also, listen to your bodyit will let you know when it needs food.
This will cause indigestion and interfere with sleep.
Your body can digest and metabolize food at any time of day or night.
While each individuals experience might vary, says Caldwell.
Im a fan of eating when youre hungry, even if its late at night.
Halperin agrees and adds that your overall health determines when at night is best for you to eat.
Snacking at nightwith healthy foodis also totally allowed.
If youre hungry, then you should honor that hunger and definitely eat, says Rissetto.
But we want to think about the kinds of things we are eating.
In the end, you shouldnt worry if youre not able to stick to a strict meal schedule.
This article was originally published inVogue.
