The Big Picture: Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, “A late-night snack, once in a while is generally harmless, but regular heavy meals late at night could jeopardize your long-term health.”
Doctor’s Expert Insights about Eating Properly at a Reasonable Time and Your Health in Georgia
Know this: “Look, nothing wrong with a late-night snack once in a while! But, you should know that research continues to show that eating close to bedtime can worsen heartburn and disrupt sleep. You should also know that snacking late can increase diabetes risk, create metabolic issues, and increase your risk of obesity and hypertension. As moms have been saying for a long time, try to finish eating 3-4 hours before bedtime to maintain better health! As always, please know your A1c and cholesterol values. These markers will help guide your long-term health.” Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.
Beyond the news: The rising trend of late-night snacking, especially of ‘junk food’ is contributing to an increase in metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes across the world.
Key Findings:
“…the data demonstrate a clear relationship between the timing of carbohydrate and protein intake and obesity. Our findings highlight the importance of considering timing of intake relative to sleep timing when studying the associations of meal timing with obesity and metabolic health.” (Research Source)
Data Show:
- Approximately 38% of the world’s population is overweight or obese. (2020 Data)
- The expectation is that 51% of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by 2035. (Data Source)
Health Alert for Dalton
Key Drivers in Whitfield County:
A recent study shows that 35% of US Adults have eating windows that are longer than 12 hours. And, almost 66% of US Adults consume calories after 9 pm.
Eating carbohydrates in the evening hours causes higher spikes in blood sugar…
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