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Millions of Americans will be sitting down at their dinner tables and celebrating Thanksgiving<\/a> \u2014 likely between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Even though the grand meal is called “Thanksgiving dinner,” the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n

Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime,<\/a> or is it just traditional?<\/p>\n

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A culinary expert and two health experts weighed in \u2014 and all of them affirmed that mid-afternoon is the ideal eating time.<\/p>\n

Danielle Vauthy, a professional chef at Hungryroot, told Fox News Digital that, when crafting an elaborate Thanksgiving meal, “timing is everything<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

“Think of it like a restaurant<\/a>. There’s usually someone coordinating when each dish goes out, so everything hits the table at the perfect temperature,” the Washington-based chef said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“For Thanksgiving, early afternoon tends to work best, because most people start cooking in the morning.”<\/p>\n

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Turkey, the star of every Thanksgiving dinner, needs ample time to cook and rest, Vauthy noted.<\/p>\n

“The turkey usually takes up the oven<\/a> most of the day, and it needs to rest before carving,” she said.<\/p>\n

“That rest time is perfect for crisping toppings, warming casseroles or reheating pre-cooked sides<\/a>, so everything comes together beautifully.”<\/p>\n

Home chefs should plan ahead, preparing cold and room-temperature dishes ahead of time while taking hot food out of the oven as close to dinnertime as possible, said Vauthy.<\/p>\n

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“If you want everything to be at its best, think about what can sit at room temperature, like salads<\/a>, and what really needs to be served hot or crisp, like crispy turkey skin, crisp toppings or warm mashed potatoes,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Work backwards from there when planning your timing.”<\/p>\n

There are health-related reasons for the habit, too. Dawn Menning, a registered dietitian from California, told Fox News Digital that eating Thanksgiving dinner earlier in the day allows more time for digestion.<\/p>\n

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It also “gives you the ability to fit in time for activity, like taking a walk, which can help with blood sugar balance,” Menning said.<\/p>\n

“When you eat a big Thanksgiving meal, which typically is high in fat and added sugar, your stomach has to expand to allow room for the additional volume of food<\/a>, which can lead to stomach discomfort, gas, bloating or heartburn,” she added.<\/p>\n

“Listen to your hunger cues. Eat slowly and take breaks. Before you go back for seconds, pause and see if you are really hungry.”<\/p>\n

Dr. Omer Awan, a physician at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, told Fox News Digital that the ideal hour to eat Thanksgiving dinner leans toward 4 p.m., but some people might push it to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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“This is because Thanksgiving dinner is usually a heavy meal and many Americans drink alcohol<\/a>,” Awan said.<\/p>\n

“This gives the body plenty of time to digest and break down the carbohydrates, fats and protein before sleeping.”<\/p>\n

He also noted that eating earlier helps to control blood sugar levels, since many people’s insulin sensitivity drops by the late evening.<\/p>\n

“Ultimately, this can help prevent reflux, heartburn and poor sleep,” the doctor added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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