What happens to the body when we eat at night?
In the 21st century, we are trying to approach the problem of excess weight more consciously: we exercise regularly, stay away from simple carbohydrates
How do night meals affect weight and well-being?
In the 21st century, we are trying to approach the problem of excess weight more consciously: we exercise regularly, stay away from simple carbohydrates, and try to eat more vegetables and fruits.
But even those who religiously watch their diet often allow themselves one small weakness - late dinner. But it is precisely this mistake in a carefully designed menu that can become fatal. It is no coincidence that many of the world's diets have propagated one simple truth: do not eat after 6 p.m. This rule is not universal, but scientists have indeed proven that overeating at night leads to significant weight gain. We found out what happens to the body when you eat at night.
Why are we especially hungry at night?
Most diet cheating happens in the evening. There are three reasons for this:
1) Physiologically - more simply, lack of food during the day
2) Hidden hunger – an unbalanced diet during the day leads to a lack of nutrients in the body
3) Psychologically - when we try to treat stress by overeating
How do night snacks affect the body?
At night, as a rule, the person sleeps, the body rests and suddenly a beef steak with french fries and a salad topped with red sauce fall into your stomach. Intestines that are almost asleep try their best, but unfortunately, they are not able to cope with such an amount of food. Food is not digested properly, is not absorbed into the walls of the small intestine, and in the large intestine is exposed to pathogenic microflora, leading to the formation of toxins.
The body suffers, and general health deteriorates. Moreover, an excess of carbohydrates at night leads to a large release of insulin, the redistribution of sugar in the liver and adipose tissue is disrupted, and fat is deposited in the body.
How to prevent night overeating?
- Eat balanced meals throughout the day, approximately 5 times.
- Monitor the diversity of your diet and the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, macro-and micronutrients you eat.
- Find an alternative way to deal with stress: evening walks, sports, yoga, watching series (without harmful snacks), etc.
