Eating late at night
Nutritionists used to say that a calorie is a calorie—no matter when you consume it. New research suggests your body is better equipped to digest meals earlier in the day. The New York Times reports that the pancreas produces more insulin during daylight hours; other enzymes and digestive processes appear to be more active during the day, as well.
Recent studies have found that overweight adults who ate a large breakfast, moderate lunch, and small dinner scored better on tests of blood sugar, insulin, and cardiovascular risk factors compared with those who saved their biggest meal for late in the day.
