New Study: Eating at This Time Could Cause Significant Weight Gain

Specifically, The Healthy magazine cited information from a new study showing that eating after 9 p.m. is associated with a significantly higher risk of obesity.

A study conducted at Ewha Womans University (Korea) followed more than 9,000 adults for about 3.5 years. The results showed that people who regularly ate late at night had a 20% higher obesity rate than those who did not eat after 9 p.m. In particular, men who ate late at night had a 34% higher risk of obesity. In women, this habit tends to cause more belly fat accumulation.

Eating after 9pm can cause obesity

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Researchers say that irregular eating and sleeping patterns can disrupt circadian rhythms, affect hormones and lead to weight gain. They stress the importance of regulating nighttime eating habits and ensuring adequate sleep in preventing obesity.

Getting eight or more hours of sleep was associated with lower rates of obesity in both men and women. Interestingly, the average frequency of eating among participants was more than four times per day, suggesting that the number of meals eaten is not the main factor in weight gain, but rather the timing of eating.

To avoid late-night snacking, experts recommend improving sleep by avoiding electronic devices before bed and creating a dark, cool space. If you feel hungry late at night, choose healthy snacks such as nuts and low-fat crackers. Drinking chamomile tea or tart cherry juice can also help you relax and fall asleep more easily.

It's also important to eat regularly throughout the day. Research shows that men who eat a full lunch tend to be less obese than those who eat a small lunch.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nghien-cuu-moi-an-vao-thoi-diem-nay-co-the-lam-tang-can-dang-ke-185250405220033577.htm