According to Louis J. Arnone, director of the comprehensive weight control program at New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell
Medical Center, eating late at night is
the equivalent of eating an extra meal.
It also elevates triglyceride levels,
which are associated with metabolic
syndrome, insulin resistance and heart
disease.
More reasons to stop eating after 7pm:
If you eat late at night, your body
stores the calories instead of burning
them off. Weight gain, here we come!
On the positive side, when you finish
eating dinner before 7pm (assuming
you go to bed before 11pm), you give
your body time to digest the food
you've eaten. That in turn means your
stomach is not trying to work while
you're sleeping. That means less
chance of acid reflux. And of course
you'll sleep better, which leads to better
overall health.
Don't believe that eating after 7pm will
make you fat? Just ask Dr. Bob Greene,
who works with Oprah. Every time he's
helped her take off the weight, one of
the key components is closing up the
kitchen at 7pm sharp.
Getting Started:
Even though this is a simple daily
change, it's not easy to do at first –
especially if you have an evening snack
habit! The best way to approach this
change is to keep in mind that it's just
a habit – your body doesn't need any of
those calories.
Get the process started by making sure
to eat a well-balanced dinner by 7pm. If
you still have cravings later in the
evening, you can have a snack – just
substitute your regular evening snack
with healthy alternatives. For example,
raspberries, blueberries, strawberries,
or blackberries are high in fiber, rich in
anti-oxidants, and are quickly digested.
Carrot sticks and hummus are also a
great substitution.
Finally, make sure not to stay up too
late, or the cravings will kick in no
matter what you eat!
Directions:
Finish eating by 7pm every evening.
Recommended Frequency:
Every evening. Exceptions include late
night romantic dinners.
Expected Benefits
Better digestion
Balances blood sugar
Weight loss
Better sleep
Less chance of acid reflux
Simple Daily Change
www.josiahdele.blogspot.com
Medical Center, eating late at night is
the equivalent of eating an extra meal.
It also elevates triglyceride levels,
which are associated with metabolic
syndrome, insulin resistance and heart
disease.
More reasons to stop eating after 7pm:
If you eat late at night, your body
stores the calories instead of burning
them off. Weight gain, here we come!
On the positive side, when you finish
eating dinner before 7pm (assuming
you go to bed before 11pm), you give
your body time to digest the food
you've eaten. That in turn means your
stomach is not trying to work while
you're sleeping. That means less
chance of acid reflux. And of course
you'll sleep better, which leads to better
overall health.
Don't believe that eating after 7pm will
make you fat? Just ask Dr. Bob Greene,
who works with Oprah. Every time he's
helped her take off the weight, one of
the key components is closing up the
kitchen at 7pm sharp.
Getting Started:
Even though this is a simple daily
change, it's not easy to do at first –
especially if you have an evening snack
habit! The best way to approach this
change is to keep in mind that it's just
a habit – your body doesn't need any of
those calories.
Get the process started by making sure
to eat a well-balanced dinner by 7pm. If
you still have cravings later in the
evening, you can have a snack – just
substitute your regular evening snack
with healthy alternatives. For example,
raspberries, blueberries, strawberries,
or blackberries are high in fiber, rich in
anti-oxidants, and are quickly digested.
Carrot sticks and hummus are also a
great substitution.
Finally, make sure not to stay up too
late, or the cravings will kick in no
matter what you eat!
Directions:
Finish eating by 7pm every evening.
Recommended Frequency:
Every evening. Exceptions include late
night romantic dinners.
Expected Benefits
Better digestion
Balances blood sugar
Weight loss
Better sleep
Less chance of acid reflux
Simple Daily Change
www.josiahdele.blogspot.com
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