Five O'clock Dinner Crowd: Why Are Young Americans Eating So Early?
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The article discusses why young Americans are eating dinner earlier, and the comments provide various perspectives on the potential reasons and implications of this trend.
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nradov
4 months ago
Probably a bit healthier if you can make it work with your schedule. Eating too close to bedtime has been shown to impact sleep quality, especially if you consume alcohol or a large amount of protein in that meal. Better to shift it earlier in the day.
HardwareLust
4 months ago
Because grandparents aren't the only ones that need early bird specials to make ends meet.
allears
4 months ago
Cuz it's easier to get a table?
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