Thanksgiving is synonymous with eating too much and falling into a food coma later on. So, is it better to eat the feast early or late?
Chow down earlier.
Take it from a gastrointestinal expert HuffPost spoke with.
Eating later in the day only messes with digestion issues, and these heavy foods can potentially cause reflux if you lie down after a big meal.
If dinner is already planned for later in the day, the same health guru says it’s a good idea to allow about 2-3 hours at the end of the day for your body to digest everything before going to bed.
That means no late-night leftovers!
So, the earlier the better.
That’s all well and good, but the highest percentage of Americans eat Thanksgiving dinner between 4 and 5 p.m., according to a HuffPost/YouGov survey of 1,000 people.
However, The Atlantic reports survey results from market research firm the NPD Group, and a little more than a third of Thanksgiving meals start between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
But really, it’s not about what you eat, it’s about how much.
Another pro tip is to keep it light; moderation is key.
Overindulging only makes you feel uncomfortable.
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