Late night snacking is a habit that’s not always easy to break. It’s always a struggle when that extra craving for your favorite bag of chips or sweets kicks in right after bedtime. From sleep to weight management, eating the wrong foods too late can impact short-term and long-term health goals. We’ve got some simple tips that you can try to help you maintain your healthy habits and stay on track.
Tip 1: Don’t Skip Meals
Skipping a meal may happen from time to time, especially when you throw busy schedules, travel, and last minute meetings in the mix, but it can also be the culprit behind your late night snacking habit. Registered dieticians note when skipping out on breakfast, you also skip out on essential nutrients your body needs which can lead to zapped energy, trouble concentrating, fatigue, and make you more likely for you to overeat later in the day [1]. Skipping dinner often leads to those late-night binges you’re trying to eliminate. Instead, enjoy a well-balanced satisfying meal that includes protein, healthy fats, and fiber, which will make it much easier to say “no” to snacks just before bedtime.
Tip 2: Indulge in a Healthy After-Dinner Snack
If you eat dinner early, and have a lot of time before bed, go ahead and indulge in a healthy after-dinner snack to keep yourself from gorging on something you shouldn’t. Just a handful of unsalted almonds can work wonders at helping one to feel satisfied for hours. If you’re craving something sweet, consider enjoying a piece of non-acidic fruit, like a slice of watermelon or a healthy gummy to curb that late night hankering. BioSchwartz tasty Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies works as a natural appetite suppressant to promote the feeling of fullness and is paired with a special blend of vitamins B6, B9 and B12 to promote natural energy levels and healthy metabolism.†
Tip 3: Stay Hydrated
Oftentimes, when you think you’re hungry, you’re actually thirsty. By sipping water throughout the day, it will help fight dehydration and the urge to snack too. Even just mild dehydration will slow down circulation, thereby slowing the delivery of oxygen to the muscles, which can significantly deplete energy reserves. If you get bored drinking lots of plain water, try BioSchwartz Beets Superfood powder to give you water some extra flavor. When you don’t eat enough fruits and veggies you miss out on essential vitamins and minerals that keep your body up and running. BioSchwartz Premium Ultra Pure Beets Superfood powder blends 5 antioxidant-rich organic fruits and vegetables to give you an easy, delicious way to promote overall health.
Tip 4: Stick to a Bedtime Routine
You’ve eaten a nutritious dinner, and maybe even enjoyed a healthy post-meal snack, but you’ve still got the munchies? Try brushing your teeth. Once they’re clean and minty, it’s likely to kill the urge to give into those cravings when you really aren’t hungry. Now that you’ve brushed your teeth, it’s time to catch some zzz’s. The longer you’re awake, the greater the chances of turning to late-night munching. By going to bed a little earlier, you’ll not only help to ensure you get enough rest to reset, but you’ll be less likely to eat out of boredom.
