The Timing of Dinner: How Late Meals Impact Your Health
A study conducted in France involving over 100,000 participants found that eating dinner after 9pm was associated with a 28% higher risk of experiencing a stroke or mini-stroke compared to those who dined before 8pm. The research emphasized the importance of meal timing, suggesting that our evolutionary patterns favor earlier eating. Each hour delay in dinner was linked to an 8% increased risk of strokes or mini-strokes, while every hour delay in breakfast was associated with a 6% higher risk of various cardiovascular diseases, particularly for women. The study highlights the potential health risks of late-night dining and the benefits of consuming dinner early and having prolonged overnight fasting.