Salad Turns Out Not Recommended To Eat At Night, Why?

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Salad is often used as a food choice for people who want to diet and maintain a healthy diet. However, just like other foods, when eating salads must also be considered because it affects the body's response.

Consumption of salads is not recommended at night. This was conveyed by the Medical Director at the Mayrlife Medical Health Resort, Maximilian Schubert, quoted from Vogue India, on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Schubert advises not to eat food at night, especially in raw form, including salads. This is because digestion tend to slow down as the day goes on, especially close to bedtime at night.

The raw vegetables in the salad contain fiber and complex carbohydrates that are difficult to digest. Eating a large amount of salad at night causes discomfort and bloating, which can eventually disrupt the body's natural process of resting.

Consumption of salads at night also affects the dynamics of blood sugar. This is because salads often consist of vegetables that have a high glycemic index (GI), which can cause blood sugar levels fluctuations at night.

Whereas maintaining blood sugar at night to stay stable is very important to get good quality sleep. Uncertain blood sugar levels can affect energy and mood the next day.

In addition to vegetable salads, Maximillian Schubert also advises not to eat fruit at night. This is because the fructose contained in the fruit can cause digestive problems such as bloating stomach and stomach pain at night.