To support a balanced nervous system, it's important to avoid eating late -- here's why.
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CO-CEO, NEUROFIT
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UPDATED MAR 21, 2023
LATE NIGHT EATING: DIGEST INSTEAD OF REST
When we eat late at night, our body has to work harder than usual while digesting food – this can lead to rest that is less than replenishing and imbalance in the nervous system.
The reason for this is because the digestive process requires a lot of energy, and when this energy is taken away from the nervous system, it can lead to an imbalance. This often then leads to feelings of grogginess or fatigue when waking up the next morning.
RECOMMENDATION: STOP 3 HOURS BEFORE BED
This is why NeuroFit recommends that you eat your last meal of the day at least 3 hours before going to bed. This will give your body time to digest, and ensure you get optimal rest that supports nervous system balance.
ENSURING RESTFUL SLEEP
This simple change of avoiding eating before bed can lead to noticeably more restful sleep, leaving one feeling noticeably more refreshed each morning. This rest accumulates to support a much more balanced nervous system.
On average, NeuroFit members who prioritize avoiding late-night eating report 6% more balanced check-ins.
80% of the nerves in the human body are "afferent" - running from body to brain. Under stress, when the nervous system and thinking brain tell different stories, the nervous system almost always wins.
NeuroFit is a nervous system trainer. Through daily check-ins, biometric measurements via your phone's camera, and tailored exercises, it removes stress at the source. Available for iOS & Android.
Neurological Fitness is the degree of balance, flexibility, and resilience of one's nervous system. The name implies that one's nervous system can be trained and strengthened, much like physical fitness.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.
Discernment is the practice of avoiding that which adds unnecessary strain to the nervous system to ensure proper balance. With NeuroFit this includes avoiding online stress, alcohol and substances, eating within 3 hours of bedtime, and social fatigue.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.
Nervous System Fitness is the degree of flexibility and resilience of one's nervous system. The name implies that the nervous system can be trained and strengthened, much like physical fitness.
Learn about the nervous system and relieve stress at the source with NeuroFit - available for iOS and Android.