Is eating after sunset against nature? Learn how late-night meals disturb digestion, sleep, and overall health. Eating after dark disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm. Ancient wisdom, supported by both Ayurvedic and Western science, indicates that the main purpose of the night time is for rest and repair, not for food digestion. By eliminating late eating, a person can help to improve digestion, sleep and avoid long term health issues. Eating Against Nature: A Silent Mistake