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Related: About this forumWhat Are the Best Snacks Before Bedtime?
Q. I know its not good to eat close to bedtime, but I get hungry. What are the least harmful things I can eat or drink say, an hour or two before going to bed?
A. Its hard to resist late-night cravings, but try to limit your bedtime nosh to 100 or 200 calories, 300 calories tops, said Isabel Maples, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and choose nutrient-rich items that may be lacking in your diet, like fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy foods, whole grains or nuts, to really make those calories count. (Seafood and beans are other good options, but not particularly appealing before bed.) Keep in mind that snacking contributes to weight gain, and studies have found that nearly one-quarter of the calories we eat come from snacks.
A banana, apple or other fresh fruit, a small portion of low-fat cottage cheese or plain yogurt with sliced fruit, or oatmeal or some other high-fiber cereal with skim milk were frequent suggestions made by experts interviewed for this article.
Other suggestions included raw veggie sticks, a couple of whole grain crackers with a small slice of cheese, a handful of almonds or other nuts, or celery sticks spread with a tablespoon or two of peanut butter or almond butter (measure the nuts and butters dont eat them straight out of the container).
Combining carbohydrates with protein produces a filling, sating feeling, even from a small snack, Ms. Maples said.
If youre in the mood for something salty and crunchy, air-popped popcorn may fit the bill, suggested Laura Smith, a product manager for Weight Watchers.'>>>
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/17/well/eat/what-are-the-best-snacks-before-bedtime.html
shenmue
(38,506 posts)irisblue
(32,973 posts)japple
(9,824 posts)salt on it. As my dear parental units always said: "All things in moderation."
And if you didn't get any supper, have a double heaping helping of popcorn and a beer!
irisblue
(32,973 posts)Frozen banana blueberry with almond milk is one I really like.
woodsprite
(11,914 posts)I'm diabetic and she said that should have enough protein to see me through the night and not end up with higher blood sugar numbers in the morning. I love making it with Fair Life milk and chai tea concentrate for the liquid. Add a dash of nutmeg and let it sit several hours in the fridge, stirring or shaking a few times to distribute the seeds as they soak. Tastes similar to rice pudding but without the carbs and cooking.
Also ricotta cups (1 T. PB, 2-3 T. Ricotta, sweetener. And a tsp of mini chocolate chips or chocolate syrup). Mix all together and enjoy!
Fortinbras Armstrong
(4,473 posts)Something heavy and greasy. Like spaetzle fried in too much butter.
Yonnie3
(17,437 posts)They are vegan!
elleng
(130,895 posts)NOT vegan!