The time you have dinner matters a lot: this affects metabolism, hunger, and rest

Nutritionist María Amaro discusses the myth that eating dinner leads to weight gain, emphasizing that timing and food choices are more important. She explains that the body's metabolism varies throughout the day, with better glucose tolerance in the morning. Eating late can hinder weight loss and affect sleep quality. Amaro advises having dinner at least two hours before bedtime and suggests a balanced meal with quality proteins, cooked vegetables, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. She warns against light meals like yogurt or salad alone, which may lead to increased hunger later. Overall, she stresses that dinner itself isn't the issue, but rather when and how much we eat.