Sunday 27/April/2025 – 07:46 PM
Pastries of all kinds are a delicious choice for many during dinner, but excessive consumption at night may lead to many health problems, and despite the practical character of these rapidly prepared meals, their adoption as a main night may be negatively reflected on the body over time.
Rasta in blood sugar levels
According to a report published by the medical health website, pastries often contain high levels of simple carbohydrates and saturated fats, which leads to a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, followed by a sudden decrease that may cause hunger again and sleep disturbance.
Doctors pointed out that the timing of carbohydrates has a significant effect on the quality of sleep and vital processes during the night.
Doctors explained that excessive intake of pastries before bed increases the possibility of weight gain, since the body in the evening period is less able to burn calories compared to day hours, and that eating foods rich in calories and fats leads to storing fat in the body faster, which may contribute over time to obesity and its complications such as diabetes and heart disease.
Indigestion
Pastries also negatively affect the health of the digestive system during the night, as the high fat content may slow the digestion, causing fullness, indigestion and esophageal reflux during sleep, these digestive problems may weaken the quality of sleep and lead to frequent waking during the night.
On the other hand, drinking pastries at night may contribute to affecting the levels of energy and activity the next day. Not getting a comfortable sleep due to poor digestion and blood sugar disorders, reflects on the ability to focus and increase the feeling of fatigue and exhaustion during working hours or study.
To avoid these health problems, experts recommend that you avoid eating pastries or reduce their quantities during dinner, and replace them with snacks and healthy meals such as authorities rich in proteins or low -fat yogurt with vegetables, these alternatives ensure a feeling of satiety without negatively affecting the quality of sleep or weight gain.
Awareness of the effects of foods on the body during the evening is an essential step to maintain public health, so it is important to pay attention to choosing snacks and balanced at night to maintain the health of the digestive system, support sleep quality, and prevent chronic problems associated with wrong eating habits.
