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]]>Nutritionists suggest that late night eating is not great for our metabolism, digestive system or sleep. Late night eating is associated with higher blood sugar, insomnia, hormone fluctuations and metabolic syndrome.
If you find yourself always hungry before bed, you might not be eating enough high quality nutrients in the day time. Be sure to get plenty of whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats and fruits and veggies. Stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep and keep yourself nourished between meals with healthy snacks.
If you’re really hungry before bed and you just have to snack, try eating almonds, cherries, plain yogurt, warm milk or kiwi. All of these foods contain nutrients like magnesium and tryptophan which are associated with better sleep.
And just remember, a late night pizza or fries before bed isn’t the end of the world – just try not to make it a regular habit.
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]]>It’s recommended that you stop eating around 2-3 hours before hitting the hay. This gives your body enough time to let the food go down and digest properly; and not bother you with things like indigestion, heartburn, and discomfort. If you have a typical bedtime, it should be easy to calculate the cut-off time. If not, aim to stop eating around 8 pm.
Your metabolism naturally tends to slow down during the evening. Having meals that are heavy or dense in calories close to bedtime can lead to weight gain as the body doesn’t have enough time to burn them off.
If you do get peckish late at night, there are a few things you can do. We sometimes feel hungry when we are dehydrated, so drink a glass of water and see if that helps. If you’re still feeling hunger pangs, opt for something light like a yogurt or a handful of nuts.
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]]>The post Is it Really So Bad to Eat Late at Night? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Nutritionists suggest that late night eating is not great for our metabolism, digestive system or sleep. Late night eating is associated with higher blood sugar, insomnia, hormone fluctuations and metabolic syndrome.
If you find yourself always hungry before bed, you might not be eating enough high quality nutrients in the day time. Be sure to get plenty of whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats and fruits and veggies. Stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep and keep yourself nourished between meals with healthy snacks.
If you’re really hungry before bed and you just have to snack, try eating almonds, cherries, plain yogurt, warm milk or kiwi. All of these foods contain nutrients like magnesium and tryptophan which are associated with better sleep.
And just remember, a late night pizza or fries before bed isn’t the end of the world – just try not to make it a regular habit.
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]]>The post When is it Too Late to Eat Dinner? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>It’s recommended that you stop eating around 2-3 hours before hitting the hay. This gives your body enough time to let the food go down and digest properly; and not bother you with things like indigestion, heartburn, and discomfort. If you have a typical bedtime, it should be easy to calculate the cut-off time. If not, aim to stop eating around 8 pm.
Your metabolism naturally tends to slow down during the evening. Having meals that are heavy or dense in calories close to bedtime can lead to weight gain as the body doesn’t have enough time to burn them off.
If you do get peckish late at night, there are a few things you can do. We sometimes feel hungry when we are dehydrated, so drink a glass of water and see if that helps. If you’re still feeling hunger pangs, opt for something light like a yogurt or a handful of nuts.
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