What time do we eat? A simple question with a big impact on our mood

A well-filled stomach is one of our basic needs, so food is a daily commodity for most of us. What’s more: traditionally we eat in the morning, afternoon and evening. The exact times, however, may vary. Depending on the local culture and the work you do, you eat at different times. But what is the impact of that?

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That was exactly the approach of a study, the results of which were published earlier this month in the scientific journal PNAS. The eating behavior of 19 subjects was analyzed for 14 days.

Mental health

The results clearly show that eating very late or during the night is harmful to health. In particular, the mental impact of a late meal cannot be underestimated. 26% of subjects who ate at night or late at night showed signs of depression. 16% had to deal with fears. Those who ate at ‘normal’ times did not suffer from these symptoms. The researchers therefore recommend that you eat during the day, even if you work at night, to protect your mental health.