What’s better, the 5 p.m. early bird special or an 8 p.m. reservation?

The pandemic has shifted our habits, and that could be a good thing.

As a result, weve adjusted many of our habits including our eating habits.

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6:30am Breakfast.10:30am Lunch.4:30pm Dinner.8:00pm Dessert.Society has been doing mealtimes totally wrong.

So that begs the question:Isthere an ideal time to eat dinner?

We spoke with experts on the topic to find out.

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Heres everything you should probably know.

The ideal dinnertime is …

Being too full could negatively impact our sleep by possibly leading to acid reflux, Beckerman said.

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The later you eat lunch, the later your body will be ready for dinner, she said.

The earlier you eat lunch, the earlier your body will be expecting dinner.

Does the ideal dinnertime differ based on gender?

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Its no secret that hormones affect just about everything, and that includes our eating habits.

For women of reproductive age, being flexible might be more beneficial than being rigid with their mealtimes.

People should eat at a time that is realistic for their lifestyles and sleep habits, Beckerman said.

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