Eating Late at Night Could Be More Dangerous Than You Think
June 8, 2017
by Teodora Zareva
Fasting has been a hot topic recently, with intermittent fasting in particular (having an 8-hour eating period and a 16-hour fasting period each day), gaining a lot of popularity. Studies have shown that fasting can have positive effects on weight loss, immune cell regeneration, cancer prevention, insulin sensitivity, and lifespan. While many people who practice intermittent fasting believe that the timing of the eating window doesn't matter, with many choosing to skip breakfast, for example, a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine shows that timing of meals does in deed matter.
http://bigthink.com/design-for-good/new-findings-suggest-eating-late-at-night-could-be-more-dangerous-than-you-think