The idea that eating after 8pm automatically causes fat gain is one of the most persistent myths in nutrition. Here's what the research actually shows.
Total daily calories matter more than timing. Multiple controlled studies have demonstrated that when total calorie and macronutrient intake is held equal, meal timing has minimal impact on fat loss or gain.
Context matters enormously. Many people who gain weight from nighttime eating do so because they're consuming additional calories on top of an already sufficient daily intake, not because the timing itself is harmful.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
Next page