Richard Weick commented on LIVESTRONG.COM.
I wonder about the meals after 7:00pm. Here's an interesting view and explanation from Angela Epstein. This is a small part of a very thorough article she wrote on "Mail Online - Health".
Digestive system.
The body requires a regular supply of energy and its key source is glucose. This is constantly burned up to release energy for muscle contraction, nerve impulses and regulating body temperatu...re.
When we sleep, our need for these energy reserves is marginal so the digestive system slows down to a sluggish pace. The immobility of our bodies promotes this.
For this reason, eating late at night is not recommended as our inactive state will prevent enzymes and stomach acids from converting it to energy. This causes that telltale bloated feeling.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/hea-body-youre-asleep.html#ixzz1Zu8Q9fjM .
Digestive system.
The body requires a regular supply of energy and its key source is glucose. This is constantly burned up to release energy for muscle contraction, nerve impulses and regulating body temperatu...re.
When we sleep, our need for these energy reserves is marginal so the digestive system slows down to a sluggish pace. The immobility of our bodies promotes this.
For this reason, eating late at night is not recommended as our inactive state will prevent enzymes and stomach acids from converting it to energy. This causes that telltale bloated feeling.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/hea
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