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7 Impacts of Midnight Snacking on the Body, Increase Body Weight - Disturb Sleep Quality

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Kapanlagi.com - Not many people know that there are several effects of midnight eating on the body that can cause health problems. However, these effects are usually felt in the long term when midnight eating is frequently consumed. Therefore, it is advisable to try to avoid midnight eating in order to recognize the side effects of this habit.

Eating and drinking are basic needs for everyone. Generally, an ideal person consumes food three times a day, namely breakfast in the morning, lunch, and dinner. Not only main meals, but also consuming snacks such as fruits and vegetables is necessary to improve body metabolism.

Although it is a necessity, there are several effects of eating that can arise if done excessively and at the wrong time. One of them is midnight eating, which is claimed to disrupt the body's health condition.

Regarding midnight eating, the most popular impact is weight gain. However, several studies also mention that weight gain can also be influenced by consuming high-calorie foods.

Regardless of that, it is important to know the impact of eating midnight.

So what are the effects of eating midnight on the body?

The effects of eating midnight on the body are summarized in several points below. Here are 7 effects of eating midnight on the body compiled from various sources.

1. Disturb Sleep Quality

One of the impacts of midnight snacking on the body is that it can disturb sleep quality. Quality sleep is one of the basic needs that everyone needs to maintain their body's health. In this case, quality sleep can be indicated by several factors such as sleeping for 7-8 hours a day and not experiencing insomnia.

Related to the influence of midnight snacking on sleep quality, when eating dinner, sleep time will be disrupted because you wake up in the middle of the night. As a result, the night's sleep time will be reduced, becoming one of the factors that disrupt body health.

Meanwhile, quoting from food.ndtv.com, based on research, it is found that students who consume food (snacks) late at night are prone to sleep disturbances. The research suggests that the reason for this impact is possibly because the stomach processes food while resting, causing discomfort.

2. Increasing Body Weight

The impact of late-night eating on the body is also related to weight gain. Some people may find it difficult to avoid feeling hungry at midnight. However, it turns out that this condition can have effects on the body, including weight gain.

When eating at midnight, a person will store more calories, causing weight gain. Quoting from dailyhealthybody.com, research conducted on a number of participants who consumed food between 11 pm and 5 am tended to consume about 500 calories more per day. However, this impact is also related to the amount of food intake that enters the body.

3. Digestive Disturbance

The next effect of eating late at night on the body is that it can disrupt the digestive system. The digestive system itself is very important for the body, so it is important to maintain its health. In this case, the relationship between eating late at night and digestive system disorders is because the stomach will process food while the body is resting. This condition is associated with stomach problems such as excessive stomach acid. Not only that, heartburn can also occur when eating late at night, causing digestive disorders. It is not surprising that everyone is advised not to go to sleep immediately after eating, especially heavy meals.

4. Affects Memory

Not only does it disrupt digestion, the effect of eating late at night on the body also has side effects on memory. According to dailyhealthybody.com, citing research from the University of California Los Angeles, it is revealed that eating time has a significant effect on memory and behavior in experimental animals. However, further research is still needed on this impact to be tested on humans.

5. Influence of High Blood Pressure

The impact of midnight snacking on the body can also cause high blood pressure. Quoting from liputan6.com, a study revealed that eating during midnight can increase the risk of high blood pressure. The study was conducted on 700 people with high blood pressure and found that they had a greater risk of high blood pressure. In relation to this condition, researchers also mentioned that eating late can result in the production of a stress hormone called adrenaline, which is related to high blood pressure.

6. Related to Eating Late

The impact of midnight snacking on the body is related to eating disorders, which is commonly experienced by those who eat late or have eating disorders during the day or morning. In this case, individuals do not provide their bodies with energy-rich food, which can potentially make them hungry during midnight. A study suggests that the more tired the body feels due to lack of intake, the more likely they are to consume high-calorie foods.

7. Influences on Body Metabolism

Body metabolism can also be affected by late-night eating habits. When food intake enters the body, it causes the body to continue processing it. In addition, quoting from dailyhealthybody.com reveals that body metabolism is lower at night because the body is not moving.

This condition can affect digestion, which may not fully digest the food when the body is resting. This can result in the body being more susceptible to certain diseases.

So those are the 7 effects of late-night eating on the body, such as weight gain and sleep disturbances. However, it is also important to note that these effects do not only arise from late-night eating, but there are several factors that also play a role in influencing the above conditions. It is also important to maintain a balanced diet and avoid eating late.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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