We've all heard the claim that we shouldn't eat late at night, because that way we'll immediately gain extra pounds. But this is not necessarily true - many experts even recommend not going to bed on an empty stomach, as this can cause a drop in blood sugar. What types of food are best to reach for if you are hungry right before bed?
Forget the myth that you will for sure gained weight, if you eat after 6 p.m in the evening. If your body clearly tells you to work it needs fuel, you can reach for a snack without worry. If you go to sleep hungry, it may even happen that you blood sugar drops, and in response your body will want you to be restores balance, began to produce various hormones. He is also among them cortisol – the hormone responsible for stress management. An excess of cortisol can disturb your sleep, reduce its sleep quality and causes the night to be all the time you wake up.
Research also confirms that those who have quality sleep, they eat healthier and are less prone to overeating. This means that a healthy snack before bed will help you sleep easier resist junk food during the day.
Hunger right before bed can reduce the quality of your sleep Photo: Cottonbro / PexelsFood to avoid before bed
Just like you should not go to bed hungry too full. Experts advise to stay away abundant and fatty meals. They can also make it worse the quality of your sleep or even cause you to be unable to fall asleep for a long time.
It is also recommended that you avoid spicy and sour food and all foods that the body will need a long time to digest digest. Among the most difficult types of food to digest are chili, mushrooms, chocolate and berries and Dairy Products.
If you have a drink with your snack, it's best to avoid it alcohol, coffee, black tea and carbonated drinks.
Treat yourself to Greek yogurt instead of a hearty dinner Photo: Daria Shevtsova / PexelsSnacks that you can eat before bed without worrying
Experts therefore advise that instead of a large dinner, you reach for easily and a healthy snack. It's best to eat it half an hour before going to bed, but it should contain approx 200 calories. Different combinations are an excellent choice carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats, which will fill you up without disturbing your sleep.
There are ideas for such meals half a banana with peanut butter, whole grain crackers and cheese and a small portion Greek yogurt. There is nothing wrong with having such a snack even if you wake up hungry in the middle of the night. Remember, you don't have to starve yourself for health and a beautiful figure, but you just have to be careful about what kind of food you eat.
