Nutrition experts urge earlier dinner to boost sleep and metabolism

Health specialists say the timing of the evening meal can significantly affect digestion, sleep quality and next‑day energy levels. Research in chrononutrition highlights that eating too close to bedtime may cause discomfort, acid reflux and poorer, less restorative sleep because metabolism naturally slows at night.

Experts recommend finishing dinner two to three hours before sleep, choosing lighter, balanced foods and limiting caffeine and heavy, processed items. Maintaining regular meal times supports the body's biological clock and can improve overall wellbeing.