Sometimes you just cant help it late at night, you creep out of bed and head to the kitchen for a snack. Unfortunately, studies have shown that snacking at night is a major contributor to unwanted pounds and is a sure-fire way to sabotage a diet. With daylight savings just around the corner, itll be getting darker sooner and we could find ourselves in hibernation modemaking us even more likely to fall victim to late-night snack attacks!
We talked to Atkins Nutritionals nutritionist, Colette Heimowitz, for some quick tips on how to eat smart after dark:
1. Prevent Late-Night Eating Altogether: Eat low-carb meals throughout the day to keep blood sugar steady, thereby reducing cravings and the temptation to nosh on high-carb items like chips or cookies at night.
2. Crunch Away: If you must snack at night choose, crunchy, low-carb foods such as macadamia nuts or celery sticks filled with cream cheese or almond butter. The crunchiness gets your mouth moving, which helps make snacks more satisfying.
3. No Containers on the Couch: Don’t take the food container to the couch. Instead, place your portion on a small plate and bring it with you. That way you’ll eat less and can keep better track of what you’re ingesting.
4. Drink Up! Instead of eating, have something to drink. Hot beverages can help you cut your appetite. Try a mug of herbal tea sweetened with sucralose or stevia, low-carb hot cocoa or some chicken or beef broth. Or for something cool and creamy, have an Atkins Advantage shake.
5. Check the Time: Don’t snack within an hour of going to bed.
6. Keep Your Hands & Mind Busy: Instead of munching in front of the TV, keep your hands occupied and your mind sharp by picking up an engaging pastime, like knitting or making a scrapbook. You can even do the daily crossword puzzle during the ads.
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