127. Does Eating After 7 PM Cause Weight Gain? A Dietitian Explains the Truth

Many moms have heard the rule: "Don't eat after 7 PM if you want to lose weight." But is there actually any truth to it?

In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor Brooke Miller breaks down one of the most common nutrition myths and explains what the research really says about eating late at night, weight gain, metabolism, and bedtime snacks.

You'll learn why the timing of your food matters far less than most people think, how skipping meals earlier in the day can fuel nighttime cravings, and when a bedtime snack can actually support your health goals.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Whether eating after 7 PM causes weight gain

Why your metabolism doesn't "shut off" at night

The real reason many women struggle with nighttime cravings

How protein, fiber, and healthy fats impact hunger and blood sugar

Why going to bed hungry may backfire

When a bedtime snack makes sense (and when it doesn't)

How meal timing affects sleep quality

The difference between a gentle overnight fast and restrictive intermittent fasting