Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi #1035 The Science-Backed Truth About Meal Timing, Nighttime Fasting, and Hormone Optimization With Ben Azadi
Jun 21, 2025
Eating late can harm your sleep and fat loss efforts by spiking insulin and disrupting melatonin. The timing of your last meal is crucial, as fasting for 3, 5, or 8 hours before bed can lead to significant health benefits. Learn how boosting autophagy and optimizing sleep quality can rejuvenate your mornings. Discover the best late-day meals and what you can consume after your cutoff. Plus, find out why skipping dinner might not hurt your metabolism, and how to align meal timing with various diets for optimal results.
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Eating Before Bed Disrupts Fat Loss
- Eating too close to bedtime spikes insulin and suppresses melatonin, blocking overnight fat burning.
- This disrupts your body's natural repair and accelerates aging by creating oxidative stress.
Late Eating Triggers Digestive Issues
- Eating and lying down triggers acid reflux and other digestive issues.
- This is due to improper digestion when food intake is too close to bedtime and horizontal posture.
Follow The 3-Hour Pre-Bed Rule
- Stop eating at least three hours before bed for better sleep quality and increased fat burning during REM and deep sleep.
- This also lowers inflammation and improves detoxification and autophagy overnight.
