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3533: Should You Eat Before Bed? Cortisol, Serotonin, or Fasting?

  • October 8, 2025

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WW: Should You Eat Before Bed? Cortisol, Serotonin, or Fasting?

For most people, the advice is simple: stop eating after dinner to improve digestion, support deeper sleep, and boost long-term health.

But as with all things in life, there are exceptions and in some cases, a small nighttime snack can actually be beneficial.

On today’s show we’ll break down both sides of the debate and cut through the confusion to decide whether eating before bed supports or sabotages your goals.

Join me on Cabral Concept 3533 as we explore whether you should (or shouldn’t) eat before bed and how to personalize the answer for your own health journey.

Enjoy the show, and let me know what works best for you!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways:

1. Fasting Before Bed:
Stopping food intake after dinner improves digestion, stabilizes blood sugar, enhances autophagy (cell repair), supports weight loss, and lowers long-term disease risk.

2. Snacking Before Bed:
Certain people, like those prone to hypoglycemia, stress-related sleep issues, or low serotonin, may benefit from an easily digestible snack (e.g., fruit, light carbs, or small portions of protein/fat) before bed to calm the nervous system and improve sleep quality.

3. It’s About the Goal, Not the Rule:
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Instead of following dogma, ask, “What is my health goal right now?” Whether your focus is weight loss, deeper sleep, or healing, adjust your approach as your body changes over time.

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