Help cut out the midnight snacking
Work Out that Midnight Snack Craving
Potato chips, donuts, cookies, chocolate and soda…sounds so delicious! Have you ever found yourself craving a late night snack? It’s ok, if you answered yes because you are not alone. There are hundreds of people who admit to making sure they have their “snacks” ready for their midnight cravings. Many health experts agree that when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet regime to help cut out the midnight snacking. Starting a healthy eating practice could be challenging at first, especially when it comes to letting go of your tasty snacks. Don’t worry, there are some alternatives for those who need a little help working out those midnight cravings.
If you’re worried about the common told tale that your body won’t burn off anything you eat right before bed, worry no more. Yes, your metabolic rate slows down when it times for bed but it doesn’t automatically just stop working. Realistically you want to eat your heavier meals around your most active time of the day, and for some people their most active time might be later in the evening. What about snacking? Snacking doesn’t have to be forbidden all together. So if your stomach starts talking to you and its past “eating” time, then go ahead and grab a snack. The most important factor to keep in mind is what kind of snack. If you’re going to eat right before bedtime, then you want to pick something light.
Here are a list of some healthy snacks:
1.Fruits: pineapples, pears, apples, oranges, strawberries
2.Vegetables: tomatoes, sliced cucumbers with vinegar, celery
3.Smoothies: strawberry/banana; Smoothies are always a good substitute for having a healthy snack no matter what time of the day
4.Tuna/chicken salad
5.String Cheese
6.Avocado with a boiled Egg
Health expert Despina Hyde says if you absolutely have to eat late at night then consider taking in 40% veggies, 40% carbs, and 20% protein. Another suggestion for working out that late night snacking is making sure you don’t go immediately to sleep. Spend some time sitting up, catch your favorite late night show, wash some left over dishes, or even read a book. This will reduce your risk of indigestion and acid reflux. Whether you can fight it or not, just remember to choose healthy snacks over the tasty donuts or chocolate chip cookies.
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