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Eating late at night

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Because of the nature of my work, I tend to eat late at night which I have been informed, is bad for my health. Kindly let me know the best time to eat at night.

Oladele (by SMS)

 

While estimates vary, most experts recommend eating a meal two to four hours before bedtime. People who eat meals well ahead of bedtime have enough time to properly digest their food.

Taking time between eating and lying down also reduces the risk of gastric ulcer symptoms and poor sleep.

READ ALSO: LG autonomy: We’ll pursue anyone who defies Supreme Court ruling — ICPC

 

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