Even if you fuel your body with lean protein & a good amount of fibre all day long. Sometimes you raid the kitchen cabinets during the late-night even if you are not so hungry. At that point, even those stale oreo looks good. Bedtime or late-night snacking is not bad if managed properly. Nutritious snacks can be included which promotes sleep & keep your weight loss goal on track.
1. Hummus With Crackers: Individually, these foods are incomplete proteins, but when you combine them to make hummus, they create a complete protein. Complete proteins help you to minimize your cravings & maintain your satiety.
2. Yoghurt with Fruits: Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, which has been linked to better sleep. Opt for plain yoghurt and add flavour with berries, chopped nuts.
3. Oatmeal: A warm, soothing bowl of oatmeal may be just the thing for a sleepless night. Oatmeal is an excellent source of filling fibre & complex carb in it will break down slowly in your system, controlling blood sugar spikes that might mess with your sleep.
4. Popcorn: Popcorn is a great snack because you can have a lot of it without breaking the calorie bank. This crisp and salty snack is naturally low in calories—a whopping three-cup serving clocks in at about 100 calories.
5. Cheese with Crackers: When it comes to sleep, cheese is a surprisingly sound choice. That’s because it’s high in calcium, which has been tied to better sleep. Just Keep an eye on your serving sizes if you're watching your weight because cheese can get high in calories. If you eat big chunks of it and opt for whole-grain crackers it will be more filling.
6. Pumpkin Seeds: These are the best salty, crunchy for snacking & a good source of sleep-inducing magnesium. It’s also packed with zinc, which can help the brain convert that tryptophan into serotonin.
7. Banana & Peanut butter: Bananas contain potassium, which aids in muscle relaxation. Combine that with peanut butter, which is not only delicious but is also full of healthy fats to keep you satisfied.
8. Roasted Mix nuts: If you are too lazy to cook or prepare anything then a handful nut fit the best. High in healthy fats suppress your hunger & regulated sleep hormone Melatonin.
9. Cooked Edamame: It has both proteins of soybean & fibre which induces best night's sleep. Seasoning them with garlic and red pepper flakes after cooking give a yummy taste.
10.Avocado Toast: It has a nice balance of healthy fats, more potassium than bananas and plenty of fibre to keep your digestive in check.
11.Eggs: This high protein-rich midnight snacks when topped with some oregano & chilli flakes taste yummy.
12.Whole wheat Bread with Peanut butter: The combination of protein-rich peanut butter and complex carbs is pure bedtime magic.
***Note : You can have these foods by adjusting on your daily macros. These are just good choices for midnight snacking you have to track the calories from them you cannot overeat.
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