Keep Late-Night
SNACKS HEALTHY
We’ve all heard that late-night eating doesn’t always lead to a good night’s sleep, with many nutrition experts recommending we stop eating two to three hours before bedtime, especially if we’re trying to avoid the discomfort of acid reflux. But aside from heartburn, many of their concerns about late-night snacks have to do with the kind of food many of us turn to at that time: highly processed, fatty, sugary grub that take longer to digest and are more likely to interfere with sleep. If you do find yourself getting hungry or craving sweets shortly before bedtime, these healthy alternatives can fight those cravings while promoting sleepiness; two benefits for the price of one!
BANANAS WITH PEANUT BUTTER The fruit contains a lot of potassium, which promotes muscle relaxation and deeper sleep, while the PB’s healthy fats provide satiety on top of their other benefits.
EDAMAME These low-cal shelled beans come bearing tryptophan and protein, making for a healthy response to late-evening hunger and cravings. Soy isoflavones also have been shown to promote sleep for menopausal women and other populations.
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