Poor sleep quality linked to heavy late night meals: Study
Eating close to bedtime can interfere with melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. Heavy or high-sugar dinners make the body focus on digestion instead of rest, causing disrupted sleep and fatigue, according to a study in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Nutritionists say consistent late-night eating can result in insomnia, irritability, and weakened immunity.