5 tips for late-night snacking
I want to eat at night. Always. And while I don't indulge all the time, I do nibble after the sun goes down more often than not. Fortunately, I've wised up to the ways of late-night snacking and rarely weigh myself down with heavy, calorie-laden, sugary treats. There was a time, yes there was, when my husband and I would tear into a bag of Doritos while watching TV. We'd savor big bowls of ice cream and crunch into yummy Oreo cookies too. Now, we do better. Fruit salads are our usual nighttime indulgence. Just had a great one last night -- strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, watermelon, grapes, and kiwi satisfied our urges, guilt-free.Eating at night is OK -- if you do it right. So read on -- here are five tips for entertaining that midnight snack you want so badly.
- Before you eat, drink something. Thirst could be tricking you into thinking you're hungry. If you drink something -- make it two cups of water -- and still feel hungry, proceed to the following tips.
- Avoid chocolate at night -- too much caffeine and too much fat. Try non-fat yogurt, dried fruit, or some naturally sweetened prunes.
- A handful of crunchy roasted nuts might be enough to get you through the night. Give almonds a try -- they'll relax you and won't cause any calorie-related stress. Twenty-two whole almonds pack only 100 calories.
- One glass of non-fat milk -- not chocolate milk, though -- is a nutritious bedtime snack. It might even help you sleep.
- Steer clear of anything high in sugar and caffeine, anything deep-fried or stir-fried, or anything high in fat, like burgers or pizzas.
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