{"id":2433,"date":"2021-08-20T19:37:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T23:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=2433"},"modified":"2021-08-20T19:37:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T23:37:56","slug":"how-eating-late-eating-more-can-affect-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/how-eating-late-eating-more-can-affect-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"How Eating Late & Eating More Can Affect Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You already know that getting good sleep and eating healthy are both pillars of a healthy lifestyle, but did you know there\u2019s a relationship between sleep and nutrition? Research shows that eating late and over-eating, whether at home or at Brown Chicken Brown Cow<\/a>, can affect sleep quality and duration.<\/p>\n\n\n

The Effects of Eating Too Close to Bedtime<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Research shows that eating too close to bed \u2013 within three hours of hitting the hay \u2013 is associated with worse sleep patterns and quality as well as more severe sleep apnea<\/a> than eating early. This is especially true if you eat a big meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, eating right before bed has been shown to be a contributor to weight gain<\/a>. This is because the body\u2019s internal clock tells the body to digest food and regulate blood pressure better during the day. Eating a late dinner can negatively affect metabolism, increase body fat and raise the risk of becoming obese \u2013 a major risk factor for sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Overeating Affects Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n

As mentioned above, digestion slows during sleep, which means if you overeat before bed, the body\u2019s normal sleep process is at odds with the digestive process, causing increased sleep disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, eating high quantities of calories and fat are correlated with a decreased amount of sleep<\/a>, while foods with low fiber and high sugar and saturated fat are associated with interrupted sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overeating certain foods has other negative effects that can impact sleep, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n