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| How Your Dinner Time Could Transform Your Life! |
Have you ever pondered the significance of your
dinner time? A groundbreaking new study suggests that the timing of your
evening meal, particularly a 7 p.m. dinner, might just hold the key to
positively changing your life In the hustle and bustle of modern life, dinner
often takes a back seat, but recent research and insights from health experts
underscore the crucial role it plays in our well-being.
Dr. Abhay Gundgurthi, an endocrinologist at
Sagar Hospitals in Bengaluru, sheds light on the evolving dining habits,
stating, "It was our tradition to finish food before 7.30 pm in the old
days. Now, with fast lifestyles and the proliferation of restaurants, pubs,
cinema halls, etc., eating habits have changed." He emphasizes that the
delayed timing of dinner is contributing to the rise in diabetes, heart-related
ailments, and other metabolic disorders.
Late dinners have been linked to issues ranging
from poor digestion and disrupted sleep to an increased risk of chronic
diseases and obesity. Renowned neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Apollo
Hospitals highlights, "Early dinner reduces the risk of gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) and helps mitigate the risk of obesity, diabetes, and
many other diseases."
**Ideal Dinner Time: Balancing Tradition with Modern Life**
While the ideal dinner time may vary based on
one's daily schedule, lifestyle, and culture, many researchers and doctors
suggest aiming for dinner between 7 and 8 p.m Dr. Shashikant Iyengar, a
Metabolic Coach and Low Carb Practitioner, advocates, "Dinner time before
sunset is the ideal time. If not as early as 6 p.m., it is ideal to eat around
7 p.m. at least." Aligning dinner with the body's natural circadian rhythm
aids optimal digestion and metabolism, according to Dr. Satyanarayana Mysore,
Head of the Department of Sleep Medicine and Pulmonology at Manipal Hospital in
Bengaluru.
The magic of an early dinner lies in giving the
body ample time to digest food before bedtime, which promotes better sleep
quality and overall health. However, recognizing individual schedules, Dr.
Mysore acknowledges that allowing a few hours between dinner and bedtime
remains advisable, even for those with later meal times.
Consistency emerges as a key factor.
Establishing a regular dinner schedule can help regulate the body's internal
clock, enhance metabolic processes, and contribute to a healthier lifestyle. In
the grand scheme of things, it appears that the time you choose to enjoy your
dinner might just be the transformative element your life needs!
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