Snacking Before Bed May Slow Weight Loss (fat oxidation)

Eating close to bedtime may slow down weight loss, two new studies find.

This research is worth reviewing because a popular feeding strategy for many who are new to intermittent fasting is bookending their day with a large meal.

Researchers found a correlation between elevated body fat and a shortened time between one’s last meal and the midpoint of their sleep.

Another article found that snacking just before bed reduced fat oxidation for several hours during sleep compared to eating the same calorie snack three hours prior to bed.

Being more conscious of time boundaries around when you eat may be as important as what you eat.