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When should be the last hour to eat a meal or any food?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
3 hours: You should not eat any later than 3 hours before you go to sleep.
Answered 10/3/2016
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At least 2 hours: At least 2 hours before planned bedtime. Ideally 2-4 hours. Some of this depends on medicatoin you may take for other reasons or other medical problems. In general you don't want to go to bed full or hungry.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No deadline: There is no scientific evidence that determines an optimal time between eating and sleeping. A number of people enjoy a good nap after lunch with no ill effects. Many people after a long day at work eat then sleep. It's more an individual matter than a medical issue.
Answered 3/19/2012
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