Does Turkey Make You Tired? Experts Reveal the Best Time to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner

Does turkey make you tired? Experts reveal the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner

Chefs on whether turkey actually makes you tired, and how it may impact what time you host your Thanksgiving dinner

Does turkey make you tired? Experts reveal the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner

Chefs on whether turkey actually makes you tired, and how it may impact what time you host your Thanksgiving dinner

This Is the “Right” Time to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner, According to Experts

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, congratulations! You’ve just signed up for what amounts to an Olympic-level event involving a finicky bird, approximately 17 side dishes that all need to be hot at the same time, and enough family dynamics to fuel a reality show. No pressure, right? One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is what time to serve Thanksgiving dinner. And if you think this is a simple question, you’ve clearly never …

The Best Time To Serve Thanksgiving Dinner, According to 6 Grandmas

They bring decades of hosting experience to the table.Simply Recipes / Adobe StockKey TakeawaysSix grandmas agree: 4 p.m.–6 p.m. is the perfect Thanksgiving dinner window. This timeframe gives hosts plenty of prep time and avoids awkward meal-schedule conflicts. It also accommodates kids’ nap times and travel logistics—making the holiday flow smoother.There's something special about pulling a crispy-skinned golden turkey out of the oven and a pe…