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Should You Lay Down After Eating?

Alexander Ross • • 8 min read
Should You Lay Down After Eating?

Don't lie down after eating.
For those with acid reflux, the valve between the esophagus and the stomach doesn't function properly, allowing the contents of the stomach to back up into the esophagus. Lying down can make this problem worse, leading to late-night heartburn.

Can I lay down 30 minutes after eating?

As a general rule of thumb, nutritionists will tell you to wait about three hours between your last meal and bedtime. 1 This allows digestion to occur and the contents of your stomach to move into your small intestine. This may prevent problems like heartburn at night and even insomnia.

Do you gain weight if you lay down after eating?

Your body gains weight when you take in more calories than you are burning off. This is the case no matter when you eat. Going to sleep directly after you eat means your body doesn't get a chance to burn off those calories. And, eating a big meal and then hitting the couch can be just as harmful.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.