Here are 15 excellent and healthy late-night snack ideas.

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2. Banana With Almond Butter.
3. Kiwis.
4. Pistachios.
5. Protein Smoothie.
6. Goji Berries.
7. Crackers and Cheese.
8. Hot Cereal.

Healthy snacks you can eat after 8pm that won’t lead to weight-gain and will still satisfy your late night cravings:

• 1) Popcorn. Popcorn is both delicious, and healthier than other foods.
• 2) Avocado.
• 3) Bananas.
• 4) Greek yoghurt.
• 5) Dark chocolate.
• 6) Cereal.
• 7) Hummus.
• 8) Blueberries.

“The studies suggest that eating out of our normal rhythm, like late at night, may prompt weight gain” and higher levels of blood sugar, which can raise the risk of chronic disease, Allison says.

Filters. A snack , eaten at or around midnight , a while after the evening meal and a while before breakfast . noun.

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You won’t gain weight by merely eating later if you eat within your daily calorie needs. Still, studies show that nighttime eaters typically make poorer food choices and eat more calories, which can lead to weight gain.

Besides the extra calories, eating too close to bedtime can have other health implications such as digestive issues. When sleeping, our digestion naturally slows down as our metabolism enters a resting state. Lying down in bed immediately after eating can lead to symptoms such as indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn.

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.

Here are 10 things you can do to stop eating late in the evening or at night.

1. Identify the cause. Some people eat most of their food late in the evening or during the night.
2. Identify your triggers.
3. Use a routine.
4. Plan your meals.
5. Seek emotional support.
6. De-Stress.
7. Eat regularly throughout the day.
8. Include protein at every meal.

Options for healthy night snacks include apple slices or celery with peanut butter, whole grain with white cheese, half a sandwich or a small bowl of whole grain cereal with low fat milk (nut-milk). If you plan to stay doing something mentally challenging, such as studying, include some protein, such as meat or beans.

Cottage cheese is ideal before bed because it includes lots of casein protein , which releases slowly into the body. This ensures a steady supply of amino acids through the night. Adding natural peanut butter to this snack increases digestion time, enhancing the snack’s ability to control hunger.

Boiled egg is one of the most healthiest bedtime snack you can eat to fight hunger pangs at night. Eggs are incredibly filling as they are an excellent source of protein. They boost good cholesterol as well.

While salads are typically appetizers, they make a substantial snack to hold you over for the evening. Leafy greens such as spinach, kale or butterhead lettuce should serve as the bulk for your salad. Flavorful veggies like carrots, tomatoes and onions make nice add-ins, and balsamic vinegar is a healthy dressing.