Are you on diet? You can eat these things when you are hungry late at night - OrissaPOST (2024)

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What should I eat if I'm hungry late at night? ›

Snacks that balance carbohydrates and protein, such as whole grain crackers and cheese, support consistent blood sugar levels. From a sleep perspective, combining carb-rich foods like crackers with good tryptophan sources like cheese helps make tryptophan more available to your brain.

What Experts Say About Late-Night Snacking. "If you're hungry at night, you should eat something," says Sarah Pflugradt, M.S., RD, a family nutrition expert. "Eating at night will not slow down your metabolism, and if you're smart about snacking, you won't gain weight either.

Research from 2019 recommended eating two to three meals a day, especially breakfast; making the last meal of the day between 3 and 4 p.m.; avoiding late-night snacking; and fasting for 12 to 16 hours.

Going to bed hungry can be safe as long as you're eating a well-balanced diet throughout the day. Avoiding late-night snacks or meals can actually help avoid weight gain and an increased BMI. If you're so hungry that you can't go to bed, you can eat foods that are easy to digest and promote sleep.

An analysis of 143 studies revealed that phentermine-topiramate and GLP-1 receptor agonists (like liraglutide and semaglutide) are among the most effective medications for reducing weight in people with obesity. The typical body weight reduction with these medications is 6% to 11%.

Foods that are easier to digest include toast, white rice, bananas, eggs, chicken, salmon, gelatine, applesauce, and oatmeal. Symptoms of digestive problems include acid reflux, bloating, or abdominal pain.

What are high protein nighttime snacks? ›

"People with a faster metabolism may feel hungrier [in the morning] than people with a slower metabolism," says Kimberley Wiemann, M.S., RDN, a registered dietitian. "A quick metabolism means your body digests foods more quickly, so it takes a longer time to feel full or you may feel hungry more frequently."

“If you are hungry, you should eat something, regardless of the time of day,” says Aimee Takamura, registered dietitian and director of wellness and sustainability at Restaurant Associates.

Avoid foods containing simple sugars such as sweets, chocolate, etc. These will stimulate your appetite. Focus on protein-rich foods such as fish, dairy products, eggs and nuts. Don't eat too much raw food in the evening – steamed vegetables are easier to digest.