Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty Images)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.In fullExperts explain if eating dinner earlier leads to better sleepMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Doctors reveal the biggest dinner mistake that could be ruining your sleep
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty Images)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.In fullExperts explain if eating dinner earlier leads to better sleepMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
