- Sleep experts say the timing of your dinner could make or break your night's rest — recommending you finish eating four to five hours before bed to keep your body's internal clock on track.
- Late-night meals can trigger heartburn, acid reflux, bloating and indigestion, leaving your digestive system working overtime when it should be winding down for sleep.
- Dr. Farhan Abdullah says giving your body enough time to digest before bedtime helps you relax, fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper, more restorative sleep.
- Sleep specialist Alex Dimitriu and dietitian Julia Zumpano agree that eating earlier in the evening reduces digestive activity overnight and lowers the risk of painful acid reflux disrupting your sleep.
- Can't avoid a late dinner? Experts say a simple 10- to 20-minute walk after eating can help kick-start digestion and reduce the chances of your meal keeping you awake.
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