Many of us have this bad habit of eating a snack at midnight. These midnight meals can be gratifying but if you are trying to lose weight late-night snacking can be a problem.
Many of us make a quick round of maggi or sandwiches to satisfy our late night habit. While it’s okay to satisfy the urge to eat once a while, eating before you sleep can be disastrous for your metabolism. So, AAW decided to help you learn the ways to avoid late-night snacking:
Drink something: Often thirst is confused by our body as hunger and in such a situation have a glass of cold water. This will trick your body and fulfill your craving. If water doesn’t do the trick have a sip of any aerated drink.
Never stock your fridge: Avoid keeping chocolates, biscuits, namkeens or donuts in your kitchen as all these are very tempting. Keep healthy fruit and veggies in the fridge. You can always have a bar of chocolate on the way to work than at night.
Eat dinner properly: Many of us in the bid to eat a light dinner often end up eating lesser than we require. Don’t skip dinner, we do not suggest you to over eat either. Just insure your plate has a serving of veggies, salad, roti and dal to ensure you get all necessary protein, vitamins, and nutrients.
Green Tea: Green tea is the best antidote to satisfy your midnight hunger pangs. It’s the healthiest option available. A hot drink tricks your brain into thinking you are having a proper meal.
Brush your teeth: This is a well known way to stop hunger pangs. The fresh minty feeling in your mouth will make you forget about the late night snack.
Distract yourself: Switch off the TV especially those cooking shows! Pick up a book , try sleeping or anything that takes your mind off of food.
Don’t indulge in sweets: Processed sugar and desserts can make you feel hungrier. Even aerated soda can make you feel hungry. Sugar affects your insulin levels especially if you take too much sugar in the daytime your will have stronger late-night cravings.
How do you control your midnight hunger pangs?
