Eat late, die early - study warns

02 September 2016 - 09:13 By ©The Daily Telegraph

Millions of people are increasing their risk of heart attacks by eating dinner after 7pm, experts have warned. Having dinner within two hours of bed time did more damage than the long-established risk of having a high-salt diet, a study found.More than 700 adults with high blood pressure were assessed to find out what difference diet and eating times made to their health.The study, by a Turkish university, examined the types of foods eaten, levels of salt consumed, whether breakfast was eaten regularly and the timing of evening meals. Researchers found eating dinner late had a significant effect on overnight blood pressure.Cardiologists at the world's largest heart conference in Rome said the study suggested that when people eat could be as important as what they eat. A healthy diet meant eating a good breakfast and lunch, but limiting dinner to a light meal, ideally no later than 7pm.One in four Britons suffers from high blood pressure - also known as hypertension - which is one of the key risks for heart disease.Researchers said they hoped the results would be confirmed by large population-based studies. ..

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