Experts Warn About the Effects of Late-Night Dinners on Metabolism
As summer approaches, Spain, known for its late-night dining culture, is under scrutiny from nutritionists who caution against the Potential harm to metabolism. With Spain being one of the European countries where dinner is often served after 9 PM, this habit not only disrupts the body’s natural sleep cycle but also hampers metabolic efficiency.
Renowned nutritionist Beatriz Larrea emphasized this issue in a recent interview with “La Voz de Galicia” on the launch of her book “Turn off your body on fire in 30 days.” “We have the late dinner culture and it is a nightmare for metabolism,” she lamented. Larrea explains that during sleep, the body needs to rest and digest efficiently, making late dinners counterproductive since they keep the body active.
Beatriz Larrea’s Recommendations for a Better Metabolism
Larrea advocates for advancing dinner times to align better with the body’s natural rhythm. “I would love that everyone had dinner at seven in the afternoon, but if you can’t, you can still advance it a bit. Have dinner at nine instead of half past ten. The earlier the better for your metabolism,” she advises. This adjustment helps in optimizing the body’s calorie processing, aligning better with the natural circadian rhythm.
The effect of timing meals is supported by scientific evidence, where the body processes calories differently during the day than at night. Consuming most of the day’s calories earlier allows for a longer window of fasting, approximately 12 hours, deemed beneficial by many nutritionists.
Global Insights: Daytime Calorie Consumption
Studies worldwide suggest that the body is more efficient at processing and burning calories during the day. This is due to enhanced metabolic activity, ensuring calories are used rather than stored as fat. Conversely, at night, the process is less efficient, leading to a higher likelihood of weight gain over time.
The flexibility of this approach ensures that even small adjustments can yield significant improvements. Larrea’s guidance is practical and aligns well with the modern lifestyle, offering a manageable path to better health without drastic changes.
With this newfound awareness, many individuals can optimize their metabolic health, fostering a better relationship with food and diet in accordance with biological needs.
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