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Beware… night time snacks can give you sleepless nights

Do you get food cravings in the middle of the night? Night time snacks may lead to memory problems and weight gain. Read on to know more.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : August 30, 2019 6:02 PM IST

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Ways Night Time Snack Can Harm You

Nowadays, more and more people are indulging in night time snacks. But there are steps you should remember to follow or else this unhealthy habit can put you at risk of serious health risks. Digestion is an activity and requires hard work. While sleeping your body rests. If you eat just before sleeping, you put extra pressure on digestion. You also deprive your digestive organs from getting their well-deserved rest. It is important that you first understand your body and preferably eat at least 2 hours before you go to sleep. According to the National Institute on Aging, USA, though people may claim that there are benefits of night time snacks, there is no scientific proof to back those assumptions. But scientific proof about harmful effects of night time snacks are there in plenty. Let us take a look at a few adverse effects of night time snacks.

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You May Suffer From Reflux Issues

Eating just before you sleep increase the chances of acid reflux. While you are trying to sleep, your stomach is fighting to digest the food. This often results in the slackening of the lower oesophageal sphincter. This induces the release of undigested food back to the system

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You May Have Sleep Problems:

Some people are so used to eating in the middle of the night that they link their sleep to it. They become insomniac if they don't get something to eat.