Episode 149: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Eating After 8 PM Cause Weight Gain

2024-08-09

In the final episode of the Real World Nutrition Podcast’s summer series, Shelley Rael tackles Myth 10: ‘Eating After 8 PM Causes Weight Gain.’ This widely held belief suggests that late-night eating leads to weight gain due to the body’s reduced ability to burn calories at night. However, Shelley explains that weight gain is more about the overall quality and quantity of food consumed rather than the specific timing. She highlights research showing that total calorie intake matters most for weight ma...

In the final episode of the Real World Nutrition Podcast’s summer series, Shelley Rael tackles Myth 10: ‘Eating After 8 PM Causes Weight Gain.’

This widely held belief suggests that late-night eating leads to weight gain due to the body’s reduced ability to burn calories at night. However, Shelley explains that weight gain is more about the overall quality and quantity of food consumed rather than the specific timing. She highlights research showing that total calorie intake matters most for weight management rather than when those calories are consumed.

Shelley also provides practical tips for those who do eat late at night, emphasizing mindful eating, healthy snack choices, and portion control. As she wraps up the summer series, Shelley notes that there are many more nutrition myths out there, and she’ll continue to provide evidence-based information in future episodes.

Tune in to Episode 149 to learn the truth about late-night eating and how to make informed choices for your health.

Reference: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and National Library of Medicine

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