From Weight Gain To Indigestion, Side Effects Of Sleeping Right After Eating
From Weight Gain To Indigestion, Side Effects Of Sleeping Right After Eating "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper." We have all heard of this saying. It emphasises on the importance of starting the day with a substantial and nutritious breakfast, followed by a moderately-sized lunch, and ending with a light dinner. In this article, we will focus on the third aspect of the sentence. In an interaction with the OnlyMyHealth team, Dr Edwina Raj, Senior Dietitian, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru , throws light on why you shouldn't have a large meal for dinner, especially before hitting the bed. Why You Shouldn't Eat Right Before Bed "Eating a heavy meal right before sleep at night is not advisable," says Dr Raj, adding that there is enough scientific evidence to suggest eating a large meal right before bedtime may do more harm than good, causing health risks, such as weight gain, interruptive sleep, heartburn, indigestion, a...