Dieticians say you shouldn’t eat less than two hours before you go to sleep for a plethora of reasons but sometimes it’s almost impossible to kick those late night cravings. Nothing tastes better than a handful of sneaky cheese shreds.
If you are going to go fridge-diving in the wee hours of the mornings, you’re going to want to seek out snacks high in protein and fiber. This will fill you up faster and keep you satiated much longer than a bag of chips and salsa.
Turkey Breast
Turkey is high in protein and contains Tryptophan which is an amino acid that makes you drowsy giving you that post-thanksgiving-dinner-nap feeling.
Cheese and Crackers
This dynamic duo contains all of the protein and fiber you need with a good balance of salty and umami, soft and crunchy, and of course…cheese.
Vegetables and Hummus
A great low-carb snack at any time of the day, this pairing is easily digested and contains no processed or refined sugars meaning you can spare yourself from that heavy stomach feeling first thing in the morning.
Cereal
Maybe avoid sugary processed cereals for this one, a high fiber whole grain cereal is a great option for waking up regular and not succumbing to that late-night junk food hangover.