Are you an evening snacker? What you need to know

BBC News · Nick Triggle · 2026-11-06 00:42 UTC

There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it

You've eaten dinner, you're comfortably full, and yet half an hour later you're raiding the kitchen cupboards. Sound familiar?

Research suggests about a third of people are snacking every night after their evening meal - for those aged 18-24, four in five are unable to resist.

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