Eating Dinner Earlier Is Better For Your Health

Dinner times have a much bigger impact than you think. According to Resy, an online restaurant reservation platform, more people have been making reservations at 5:30 p.m. in New York City, which can apparently improve your health. Fortune reports that Tara Schmidt, a registered dietician of the Mayo Clinic Diet, says eating dinners earlier can help those who suffer from heartburn and acid reflux after eating. This is because eating three to four hours before bed can help prevent GI (gastrointestinal) distress. Earlier dinners allow time for a walk or an activity, which helps with digestion instead of sitting or getting in bed right after eating. Schmidt adds that digestion is best “when light is present and the body is active.” (Fortune)