"When someone consumes food at night, the food tends to consist more of processed food high in carbohydrates and fats compared to carefully planned and balanced meals," said Janese S. Laster, MD, an internal medicine doctor, obesity medicine specialist, gastroenterologist, and nutritionist, as quoted by Health.

Researchers have found that eating at night increases participants' hunger, decreases the amount of calories they burn, and leads to greater fat storage. According to Laster, these effects may be unique to each individual based on food type, genetics, stress levels, and other factors. In addition to its impact on weight gain, late-night eating can also have negative effects on digestion.

Sometimes busy activities do not allow us to eat early. Fortunately, eating after 8 pm may not have such a bad impact on health. "Although there is evidence linking late-night eating to potential health problems such as poor digestion, weight gain, and other issues, this may not necessarily be true for everyone," said Julie Pace, RDN, nutrition expert and founder of Core Nutrition Health and Wellness.

"\u201cIf we eat leftover pizza, ice cream, or chips, whenever it is, that is not a healthy choice. On the other hand, if we choose fruits, vegetables, lean protein, or nuts, whenever it is, that is a healthy choice, providing lots of energy and nutrients for the body," said Pace. Source: Health.com"