When you go to sleep, your body is focused on rest and recovery, not digestion.
The size of the meal matters.
When Should You Stop Eating Before Sleep?
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When to stop eating before beddepends on what you plan to eat.
Clear liquids like water and juice pass through the stomach the fastest.
Full liquids, like protein shakes and coffee with creamer, will take longer.
Solid foods, especially high-fat ones, are the slowest to digest.
What If You Have to Eat Before Sleep?
Experts recommend waiting two to three hours after eating solid foods before going to sleep.
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