“A lot of us aren’t that physically active, especially, in the later hours of the day. Having a heavy dinner could slow down the system and induce lethargy and sluggishness. There are people who swear by eating before sunset. For those who can’t, ensuring that you have a light dinner can seal the deal.”, she says.

Ms Somasundram also says that early dinners can be good to control sugar levels and aids weight loss.

“We produce less saliva at night; our stomach produces fewer digestive juices; the intestinal contractions that move food through our guts slow down; and we are less sensitive to the hormone insulin, which mops up glucose from our bloodstream so it can enter our cells and be used as fuel. Dieters who consume the bulk of their calories before 3 pm lose around 25 per cent more weight than those who feast later.”

Dt. Seema Khanna, Clinical Nutritionist and diet expert, however, disagree to the fixation behind 6 pm. Rather, she suggests people keep a good gap between feels and make a difference in your overall eating schedules.