By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

While many people believe eating after 8 p.m. is bad for your health, that myth has been debunked.

Jenna Smith, University of Illinois Extension Livingston-McLean-Woolford nutrition wellness educator said late night snacking doesn’t have to be kicked to the curb if you follow a few rules.

Smith said sleeping helps, as more time awake means more time spent eating. Eating only when you’re hungry instead of habitual eating, snacking on what you missed to make up for a balanced diet and measuring portions is also important.

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