Late lunch makes weight gain

Scientists think that it's not just what you eat, it's always important to eat. Proven late lunches will contribute significantly to your weight gain.

The findings published in the International Journal of Obesity will help people limit this bad habit and lose weight more effectively.

Late lunches - after 3 pm cause weight gain. (Photo: Elected)

Scientists from Brigham and Boston Women's Hospital and the University of Murcia conducted research on 420 overweight people participating in a 20-week weight loss program in Spain.

Dr. Frank Scheer, head of the project team, said: 'This is the first large-scale study to demonstrate that eating time plays an important role in effective weight loss.'

The researchers followed two groups for early lunch - before 3pm and late to eat - after 3pm. The results showed that those who had late lunch lost significantly less weight than those who ate early.

Besides, small snacks during the day do not have any bad effects on weight loss. And late dinners are also the causes of miserable weight loss and increased risk of diabetes.

'Research has demonstrated the importance of eating time with weight loss. Weight loss programs should incorporate daily calorie intake and consumption with time of day , 'said Dr. Marta Garaulet, University of Murcia.