THE TRUTH ABOUT EATING LATE

 Africans are known to eat late and this is because they spend most of the day trying to make a living.  We return late Friday work and eat late.  We are talking about the importance of eating early.

Reduce Gastric Ulcer
 Gastric ulcer is associated with heartburn.  In the evening, people always tend to eat high calorie food with no little nutritional value.  One way to avoid heartburn is to avoid large and fatty meals, late at night.  Eating early enables the food to digest quickly and properly.  This reduces the risk of acidic stomach contents going back to the oesophagus. This is known as 'acidic reflux ' . It often accompanies heartburn.  Lying down after eating causes heartburn. Leave a little time between dinner and bedtime.  This helps a whole lot.

Better Sleep
 Heartburn is caused by eating near bedtime.  This causes abdominal discomfort.  Eating early ensures digestion and a good sleep. 
 While eating early is important, the importance of eating a balanced diet cannot be overemphasized.