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7 harmful effects of midnight snacking

Midnight snacking can interrupt the digestive rhythm in our body. Here are 7 dangers of midnight eating.

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Weight Gain

Late-night snacking stops the body’s ability to metabolise nutrients, which leads to potential weight gain.

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Acidity

Indulging in fatty or spicy snacks late at night can trigger acid reflux.

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Sleeplessness

Midnight snacks can hamper the quality and duration of restorative sleep required for a healthy body.

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Indigestion

Late-night eating leads to bloating, gas, and indigestion, as the digestive system cannot process food.

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Long Term health issues

Eating sugary or carbohydrate-rich snacks late at night causes blood sugar spikes which may lead to insulin resistance.

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Insulin resistance

Midnight snacking can create chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders.

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