{"id":170201,"date":"2024-04-18T02:16:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T09:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=170201"},"modified":"2024-04-16T11:37:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T18:37:01","slug":"5-late-night-snacks-that-support-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-late-night-snacks-that-support-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Late-Night Snacks That Support Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Before we get started on great late-night snacks that support weight loss<\/strong>, let\u2019s take note of a 2015 study that revealed snacking at night leads to overeating. As you know, overeating contributes to weight gain. However, if you plan to go to bed and hear your stomach growling, it is very tempting to reach for something quick and tasty. The problem is that most people reach for the wrong snacks to hold them over.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, it\u2019s very possible that you did not eat enough during the day and need a snack to tide you over until morning. There are many hunger-curbing snacks that are healthy to enjoy before bed<\/a>. The key is to choose low-calorie foods that keep you full without exceeding your caloric limit. Choose from the following healthy late-night snacks<\/strong> when hunger strikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s nothing wrong with a little A.M in the P.M. A bowl of warm oatmeal is quite the filling late-night snack because it is rich in fiber<\/a>, offering four grams per half cup of uncooked oats. One serving of plain oatmeal has about 160 calories, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is low in fat and sugar, provided you don\u2019t use those packets of processed oatmeals. Cook your oats in water and season them with cinnamon and a little maple syrup to keep the calories down.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people argue against eating fruit at night because it can ferment in the gut overnight. As long as you know your digestive system, you can plan to eat the right fruits, which are typically low in calories and high in fiber. If you want a sweet treat<\/a>, opt for fruit instead of ice cream or cake because the natural sugar<\/a> will satisfy your sweet tooth. Consider eating whole fruits, such as grapes, apples, pears, cherries, berries, or grapes, all of which provide about 80 calories per cup. If you need something a little more substantial than fruit, try dipping your fruit in either low-fat yogurt, natural peanut butter, or almond butter. Be careful with how much nut butter you eat, though, because it can have about 90-100 calories per tablespoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not grab a packet of movie theater popcorn and eat the entire thing while watching Netflix. If you want to get your crunch on, sub those unhealthy chips and crackers with air-popped popcorn. One serving of popped popcorn without butter offers just 31 calories. You don\u2019t have to eat it plain; rather, you can season your popcorn with some garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, or other seasonings to liven up the flavor. You can choose to put nutritional yeast on the popcorn for a cheesy flavor, but keep in mind that a two tablespoon serving contains 50 calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vegetables are some of the lowest calorie foods<\/a> you can enjoy, and they typically contain a lot of water and fiber. One cup of raw carrot sticks, celery, bell peppers, snap peas, cucumber, broccoli, or zucchini offers between 25 to 50 calories. In addition to helping you feel full, vegetables provide lots of vitamins<\/a>, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which benefit overall health. To provide extra sustenance, dip your vegetables in one to two tablespoons of hummus. Eating too much hummus will increase your caloric intake a lot, so be careful with your portions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nOatmeal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fruit With Nut Butter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Popcorn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Veggies And Hummus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Protein-Rich Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n