And we’re not talking about the Early Bird Specials.
The Case for Eating Dinner Earlier, Especially in Winter
https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2025/11/19/the_case_for_eating_dinner_earlier_especially_in_winter_1148354.html
Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier — shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when we eat during the winter could make these months a little easier on our bodies and minds.
Our bodies operate on circadian rhythms – internal 24-hour clocks that regulate sleep, metabolism, digestion and hormone cycles. These rhythms are naturally synchronized with light and dark, so when daylight fades earlier, our metabolism also begins to wind down…
For instance, one study found that healthy adults who ate dinner at 10pm experienced 20% higher blood sugar peaks and burned 10% less fat compared to those who ate dinner at 6pm. This was despite both groups eating identical meals and having similar bedtimes…Other research links consistent late-night eating – especially close to bedtime – with poorer health outcomes and a greater risk of obesity and metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.
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