Why aren't you supposed to eat before you go to bed?

Question

And if you are planning on staying up later, does it matter if you eat later, or are you just not supposed to eat late?

Answer 1

Your metabolism is slower at night because you are not doing any activites (your metabolism is slowest when you are sleeping), and eating late may cause you to gain weight. Everyone's body is different though, people with faster metabolism than others are effected differently, same with a slower metabolism. If you are going to stay up be on the safe side and eat healthy snacks, not junk. Even a few baked chips are fine.

Answer 2

It is advised and widely discussed not to eat late at night becuase of the slowing of your metablolism. This in turn would cause your food to digest slower, causing not as much fat to be burned as energy and a likely increase in weight. Even if you're staying up later it is advised not to eat, because at night your metabolism automatically slows down...if you need to eat "late", the earlier the better.

Answer 3

It was my understanding that eating before you go to bed can cause nightmares. I've also heard that your body does not burn the calories as well when you are sleeping which can contribute to obesity.

Answer 4

I think that it is because eating before going to bead does not give your body enough time to properly digest the food

Answer 5

only people who dont eat at night or before bed are people who who believe they will become fat by the time they wake up - this will never happen . eat all you like my friend , enjoy yourself .

Answer 6

i think u should eat later, because if u rite then and there u'll will be hungry l8ter if ur still awake
hmm confusing lol

Answer 7

ive never heard of not eating b4 bed.....thats odd

Answer 8

If you dream about swimming, you could get a cramp.