Beyond Cravings & Comfort: Why Do We Feel the Urge to Snack Late at Night?
1 year, 10 months ago

Beyond Cravings & Comfort: Why Do We Feel the Urge to Snack Late at Night?

The Quint  

Late-night snacking, as a replacement for dinner, can significantly impact our overall health and wellness in several ways. Weight Management: Late-night snacking often involves consuming high-calorie, unhealthy foods that are typically low in nutrients. Consuming heavy or unhealthy snacks close to bedtime can cause indigestion, acid reflux, and discomfort, affecting the quality of our sleep. Digestion requires energy and can keep our bodies awake, leading to difficulty falling asleep or experiencing interrupted sleep throughout the night. Moreover, chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to various health issues such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health disorders.

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What To Eat And Drink Right Before Bed Time
1 week, 3 days ago

What To Eat And Drink Right Before Bed Time

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There’s so much emphasis on eating foods that provide lots of energy all day long, but it’s just as important to make good nutritional choices that support restful slumber at night. “We know that exercise during the day promotes better sleep, and, in a similar way, eating balanced meals throughout the day leads to fewer cravings and …

Experts reveal the worst time to eat lunch if you're watching your weight
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Experts reveal the worst time to eat lunch if you're watching your weight

Daily Mail  

Brits looking to shed the pounds have long been advised to stop eating late at night, instead making lunch the day's heartiest meal. According to Lena Bakovic, a registered dietician based in Florida, the 'optimal' time sits around four to five hours after you've eaten breakfast. Eating lunch later may make it harder for the body to metabolise the food …

How Late Should You Eat Dinner?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How Late Should You Eat Dinner?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There are two habits that always seem to get sleep doctors riled up: using alcohol as a sleep aid and eating dinner late. Why Sleep Doctors Recommend Eating Dinner Early Different people have different ideas at what constitutes “late”. All of this explains why sleep experts often warn against eating dinner late, but it still doesn’t negate …

It’s not just what you eat, when you eat also matters
2 months ago

It’s not just what you eat, when you eat also matters

The Hindu  

What you eat is crucial for health, but equally important is when you eat, say experts. The body’s internal clock regulates metabolism, and eating in sync with these rhythms can improve metabolism, support weight management, and lower the risk of chronic metabolic diseases,” said Meenakshi Bajaj, dietician, Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital. Chrononutrition focuses on how the timing …

Late-night cravings? Stop your guilty snacking and try these 6 healthy alternatives
2 months, 1 week ago

Late-night cravings? Stop your guilty snacking and try these 6 healthy alternatives

Hindustan Times  

There’s a point where everyone is guilty of sneaking into the kitchen to eat their comfort food, whether it is ramen or munching on chips. Often late-night snacks include processed foods like chips and noodles which contain high fats, sodium, and preservatives, building concerning health problems eventually. Sakshi Lalwani, a nutritionist as described in her IG bio, shared healthy night …

Dinner at 7pm and ghee coffee: Rakul Preet Singh’s fit food formula details revealed. Should you follow her diet plan?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dinner at 7pm and ghee coffee: Rakul Preet Singh’s fit food formula details revealed. Should you follow her diet plan?

Hindustan Times  

In an interview with the popular podcaster and Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh had spilled the beans on her detailed diet plan and had shared, “My day starts with hot water and then I have some sort of a cinnamon water or haldi water or something and then I have like five soaked almonds and one soaked …

How Late Should You Eat Dinner?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How Late Should You Eat Dinner?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There are two habits that always seem to get sleep doctors riled up: using alcohol as a sleep aid and eating dinner late. Why Sleep Doctors Recommend Eating Dinner Early Different people have different ideas at what constitutes “late”. All of this explains why sleep experts often warn against eating dinner late, but it still doesn’t negate …

Munching all night? Beat midnight hunger pangs with these effective hacks
11 months ago

Munching all night? Beat midnight hunger pangs with these effective hacks

Hindustan Times  

Beat midnight hunger pangs with these effective hacks If you have a strong fitness resolve during the day, but food cravings keep you awake till late in the. If you have a strong fitness resolve during the day, but food cravings keep you awake till late in the night, follow these smart hacks. This helps the body digest better and …

Dietitians reveal 7 nutrition LIES we've all been told - from the dangers of eating late to the benefits of 'natural' sugar
1 year, 1 month ago

Dietitians reveal 7 nutrition LIES we've all been told - from the dangers of eating late to the benefits of 'natural' sugar

Daily Mail  

Never have more than two eggs a day. Dietician Alyssa Pacheco said: 'Opting for the lowest calorie options possible will usually leave you feeling hungry and unsatisfied, causing you to eventually overeat' 'NATURAL' SUGAR IS HEALTHIER THAN TABLE SUGAR Honey and maple syrup may have antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. So long as your diet is well balanced, there should …

I'm a nutritionist - the top six reasons why you're always hungry
1 year, 3 months ago

I'm a nutritionist - the top six reasons why you're always hungry

Daily Mail  

It's normal to occasionally feel peckish between meals. Not getting enough sleep, being stressed and even overindulging in crisps, cakes and sweets could be to blame, according to registered nutritionist Rob Hobson. Not getting enough sleep, being stressed and even overindulging in crisps, cakes and sweets could be to blame, according to registered nutritionist Rob Hobson Overhauling your diet can, …

The Best Foods To Eat If You're Hungry In The Middle Of The Night
1 year, 4 months ago

The Best Foods To Eat If You're Hungry In The Middle Of The Night

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It’s strange to find yourself awake at 3 a.m., when the world is dark, your stomach is grumbling and the kitchen is beckoning. Two spoonfuls of hummus provides protein, fiber, and complete satisfaction.” Tart cherries and pistachios Numerous studies on tart cherries have demonstrated that snacking on the fruit can lead to better overall sleep. Because tart …

Are you a night owl? 5 reasons sleeping late at night is increasing your diabetes risk
1 year, 6 months ago

Are you a night owl? 5 reasons sleeping late at night is increasing your diabetes risk

Hindustan Times  

Night owls are those who stay up late into the night or even early morning hours and are able to doze only after that. Here are all the reasons why night owls are more at risk of diabetes as per an expert: "In today's fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves staying up late into the night, earning the title of …

Late night snacking could increase risk of diabetes and heart disease, study says
1 year, 8 months ago

Late night snacking could increase risk of diabetes and heart disease, study says

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Healthy Alternatives To Satisfy Your Midnight Cravings
1 year, 9 months ago

Healthy Alternatives To Satisfy Your Midnight Cravings

News 18  

The persistent habit of sleeping late and binge-watching at night results in unrestricted midnight snacking. She wrote, “The more you fuel your body and mind through the day, the lesser your chances of getting those snack attacks, late-night munchies, and cravings.” Though, there can be a healthy snacking alternative that can satisfy your palate at these odd hours. View this …

Sleep Specialists Share The 1 Food They Won't Eat Before Bedtime
1 year, 9 months ago

Sleep Specialists Share The 1 Food They Won't Eat Before Bedtime

Huff Post  

Photo by Cathy Scola via Getty Images Milk and cookies are a classic bedtime snack, but you might want to think twice before indulging. Eating too close to bedtime can cause your blood sugar to spike and affect your circadian rhythm, which is your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, explained Carleara Weiss, a research assistant professor focusing on behavioral sleep medicine …

7 Ways In Which Midnight Snacking Can Disrupt Your Digestive Wellness
1 year, 10 months ago

7 Ways In Which Midnight Snacking Can Disrupt Your Digestive Wellness

News 18  

In the bewitching hours of the night, when darkness blankets the world, a silent threat lurks in the shadows: midnight snacking. Here is how your habit of midnight munching can wreak havoc on your digestion- Gut-Wrenching Disturbance:Midnight snacking interrupts the body’s natural digestive rhythm, causing turmoil within the gastrointestinal tract. Acidic Agony:The production of stomach acid increases during sleep, and …

Eating late affects calorie burning and hunger levels
1 year, 10 months ago

Eating late affects calorie burning and hunger levels

Live Mint  

Turns out late night dinners or snacks are not good for overall health. A recent study found that eating later in the day affects biological weight in three ways—through the number of calories that we burn, our hunger levels, and the way our bodies store fat, according to Science Alert. Neuroscientist Frank Scheer, from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, said …

Are you indulging in midnight food cravings? Eating these foods at night can lead to obesity
2 years ago

Are you indulging in midnight food cravings? Eating these foods at night can lead to obesity

India TV News  

Food cravings at night can be a common occurrence for many people. Whether it's the result of boredom or stress, cravings can lead to unhealthy eating habits, which can ultimately lead to obesity. There are several factors that can contribute to nighttime cravings, such as hormonal imbalances, lack of sleep, stress, and poor eating habits. Additionally, poor eating habits throughout …

Want to lose weight? Eat dinner early
2 years, 5 months ago

Want to lose weight? Eat dinner early

Live Mint  

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes. The connection between eating time, sleep and obesity is well-known but poorly understood, with research showing that over-nutrition can disrupt circadian rhythms and change fat tissue. "It is well known, albeit poorly understood, that insults to the body clock are going to …

Eating during night increases depression, anxiety: Study
2 years, 5 months ago

Eating during night increases depression, anxiety: Study

Firstpost  

Individuals who ate both during the day and night saw anxiety and depression-like mood levels rise by 16 per cent and 26 per cent, but those who ate only during the day saw no increase Washington: Eating at night may be associated with depression- and anxiety-like moods compared to having daytime meals, according to a study. The researchers found that …

Adding kilos: Why eating late at night increases the risk of weight gain
2 years, 5 months ago

Adding kilos: Why eating late at night increases the risk of weight gain

Firstpost  

A recent US study uncovers that late eating leads to a number of physiological and molecular changes that, over time, could lead to weight gain. It’s no wonder, with a host of research showing that late night eating is linked to greater body weight and increased risk of obesity. Potential for weight gain While we don’t fully understand all of …

Eating later than 10pm makes you fatter, Harvard study finds
2 years, 5 months ago

Eating later than 10pm makes you fatter, Harvard study finds

Daily Mail  

Participants also burned calories more slowly and had more fat tissue growth It decreased the hormone leptin, controlling fullness, the Harvard study found Late eating was shown to have a knock-on effect on the body the following day Eating late at night raises your risk of obesity by slowing your metabolism and making you hungrier the following day, a study …

Impact of night shift on weight gain: Ways to combat it
2 years, 5 months ago

Impact of night shift on weight gain: Ways to combat it

Hindustan Times  

Impact of night shift on weight gain: Ways to combat it Eating late at night or eating unhealthy during the work hours can impair the body’s ability to digest carbohydrates. Eating late at night or eating unhealthy during the work hours can impair the body’s ability to digest carbohydrates. In her recent Instagram post, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee addressed the issues …

The Best Foods To Eat If You're Hungry At Night
2 years, 9 months ago

The Best Foods To Eat If You're Hungry At Night

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It’s strange to find yourself awake at 3 a.m., when the world is dark, your stomach is grumbling and the kitchen is beckoning. Two spoonfuls of hummus provides protein, fiber, and complete satisfaction.” Tart cherries and pistachios Numerous studies on tart cherries have demonstrated that snacking on the fruit can lead to better overall sleep. Because tart …

To Eat or Not to Eat?
2 years, 10 months ago

To Eat or Not to Eat?

News 18  

No meal is complete without a sweet. Ingesting an excessive amount of brought sugar will increase coronary heart ailment danger factors including obesity, excessive blood strain, and irritation. Late in the night, when you consume sweets post a heavy meal, the food particles take longer to break down, and hence, it takes much longer to digest. Hence, one must try …

What To Eat If You're Hungry Right Before Bedtime, According To Nutritionists
3 years, 1 month ago

What To Eat If You're Hungry Right Before Bedtime, According To Nutritionists

Huff Post  

Malte Mueller via Getty Images You don't always have to fight the urge to snack before bedtime. “Bananas contain potassium, which is a natural muscle relaxant, helping to aid in a good night’s sleep,” Beckerman said. “You can’t go wrong with dark chocolate and nuts to satisfy hunger before bedtime, thanks to the blood-stabilizing protein and healthy fat coming from …

Eating Meals on Time Reduces Risk of Glucose Intolerance Even with Disturbed Sleep: Study
3 years, 3 months ago

Eating Meals on Time Reduces Risk of Glucose Intolerance Even with Disturbed Sleep: Study

News 18  

Our body is made up of the food we intake. A recent study by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital has revealed that nighttime eating habits can lead to glucose intolerance in the human bodies whereas daytime meals help to regulate bloodstream glucose levels, reported Science Daily. The finding of the report published in the Science Advances Journal showed that Night-time …

Doctor reveals the bad habits ruining YOUR sleep and how to fix it
3 years, 4 months ago

Doctor reveals the bad habits ruining YOUR sleep and how to fix it

Daily Mail  

A sleep expert has revealed the top seven reasons people are unable to get a good night's sleep and it's bad news for those who like to unwind with screen time or love a late-night snack. Dr Carmel Harrington, consulting sleep expert for Calming Blankets and an internationally recognised sleep scientist, said while engaging in unhealthy habits before bed is …

Snack wisely & you will not gain weight; list of late-night foods to binge on
3 years, 5 months ago

Snack wisely & you will not gain weight; list of late-night foods to binge on

India TV News  

Do you have a strong desire for a late-night snack but you are trying to control the temptation to avoid gaining weight? In fact, three cups of air-popped popcorn contain less than 100 calories and roughly 4 grams of fibre, which will help you to feel full. Nuts Nuts like walnuts and almonds contain natural melatonin, protein, and magnesium, a …

Are sleeping hours associated with snacking choices? A study finds out
3 years, 6 months ago

Are sleeping hours associated with snacking choices? A study finds out

Hindustan Times  

A recent study suggests that completing recommended sleeping hours could lead to smarter snacking choices. The findings suggest that people who miss the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night might make poorer snacking choices than those who adhere to shut-eye guidelines. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society recommend that adults sleep seven hours …

How late-night snacking affects your morning behaviour
3 years, 11 months ago

How late-night snacking affects your morning behaviour

Live Mint  

Sneaking off to raid the fridge to find a midnight snack? In addition, when people reported unhealthy eating behaviors, they were also more likely to report emotional strains the next morning – such as feeling guilty or ashamed about their diet choices. Essentially, when people reported physical or emotional strains associated with unhealthy eating, they were also more likely to …

Late-night Snacking Might Seem Fun, But Here’s Why it’s Extremely Harmful
4 years, 6 months ago

Late-night Snacking Might Seem Fun, But Here’s Why it’s Extremely Harmful

News 18  

Whether you’re a student, a shift worker or just a regular foodie, you must have felt the urge to check your refrigerator or pantry after midnight to check if there’s anything to nibble on. Lifestyle choices and certain work cultures have made late-night snacking a habit that most people you know are guilty of. A study in the World Journal …

Late eaters are more likely to gain weight, study finds
4 years, 6 months ago

Late eaters are more likely to gain weight, study finds

Daily Mail  

People who eat most of their calories after 6pm tend to have unhealthier diets and eat more overall, according to a study. People who eat their main meal later in the evening tend to eat more overall and to have a less healthy diet, research has found For the latest study, researchers from Ulster University in Northern Ireland looked at …

Why dinner should be the lightest meal of the day
5 years, 2 months ago

Why dinner should be the lightest meal of the day

Hindustan Times  

It is a proven fact that heavy dinners contribute to weight gain. A heavy dinner, however, means that in the sluggish hours of sleep, the body is simultaneously trying to do what it’s meant to do — rest and repair — and what it now needs to do, which is digest the large meal you downed. “It doesn’t help that, …

Dietitian Susie Burrell reveals late-night snacks you should avoid if you want to lose weight
5 years, 5 months ago

Dietitian Susie Burrell reveals late-night snacks you should avoid if you want to lose weight

Daily Mail  

Dietitian Susie Burrell has listed the treats you should avoid eating if you want to lose weight If you're trying to drop a dress size but the waistline just won't budge, your late-night munchies could be holding you back. Dietitian Susie Burrell, from Sydney, has listed the treats you should avoid eating if you want to lose weight - and …

‘Night owls’ at greater risk of heart disease, diabetes
6 years, 3 months ago

‘Night owls’ at greater risk of heart disease, diabetes

Hindustan Times  

If you are a night owl or prefer sleeping late at night and are having trouble waking up early, then you are at a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and Type-2 diabetes than early risers. Eating late in the day was found to be linked to an increased risk of Type-2 diabetes because the circadian rhythm influences the …

The Best Late-Night Snacks, According To Nutritionists
6 years, 6 months ago

The Best Late-Night Snacks, According To Nutritionists

Huff Post  

bhofack2 via Getty Images Hunger strikes late at night, and even though you know you should probably just go to bed, you raid the kitchen for something, anything to satiate that nagging desire. As the old saying goes, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.” Late-night eating is generally discouraged, as recent studies …

Eating after 10pm and right before bed can increase risk of breast, prostate cancer
6 years, 8 months ago

Eating after 10pm and right before bed can increase risk of breast, prostate cancer

Hindustan Times  

Having your last meal before 9pm or at least two hours before going to bed could lower the risk of breast and prostate cancer, suggests a new study done by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain. The research suggests that long-term late night snacking may have a similar effect to night-shift work and circadian disruption. Compared to those …

Eating shortly before going to bed could increase risk of cancer, finds study
6 years, 8 months ago

Eating shortly before going to bed could increase risk of cancer, finds study

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Midnight snacking or eating dinner too late could increase the risk …

Nutritionist shares the foods you should eat and avoid at night
6 years, 8 months ago

Nutritionist shares the foods you should eat and avoid at night

Daily Mail  

Everyone loves an after dinner snack, but there are a number of popular treats that are significantly impacting the quality of your sleep. Australian dietitian, Susie Burrell, revealed in a blog post that there are certain foods people should eat if they want to get a good night's rest and particular meals that they should avoid. Australian dietitian, Susie Burrell, …

Weight loss tip, eating junk food in the night robs you of sleep time, quality
6 years, 9 months ago

Weight loss tip, eating junk food in the night robs you of sleep time, quality

Hindustan Times  

Do you get up at night and raid the refrigerator? A new study suggests that eating snacks and junk food cravings during the night may contribute to unhealthy eating behaviours and represent a potential link between poor sleep and obesity. The study also found that junk food cravings were associated with a double increase in the likelihood of nighttime snacking, …

Is eating carbohydrates in the evening really bad for you?
7 years, 2 months ago

Is eating carbohydrates in the evening really bad for you?

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If you eat lots of carbohydrates and sugars, particularly the sort without fibre that …

除了发胖、长痘 再给你五个戒掉宵夜的理由
7 years, 8 months ago

除了发胖、长痘 再给你五个戒掉宵夜的理由

China Daily  

期末考试到了，在宿舍通宵复习的你是不是总喜欢晚上来杯泡面？工作很晚回家，你会不会忍不住点一份重口味的外卖，犒劳一下自己。也许，宵夜会满足你的味蕾，但是与美食相比，你有没有注意过宵夜对身体的危害？除了发胖、长痘，深夜进食还会破坏记忆力、引发心脏疾病、导致胃酸倒流等等。了解了这些，你还敢吃宵夜吗？ Science says you need to stop your late night snacking.Provided To China Daily As well as contributing to weight gain, a new study has suggested that snacking late at night could increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease. 一项新研究显示，吃宵夜不但会让体重增加，还会增加患糖尿病和心脏病的风险。 Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that eating late at night raises …

Eating late at night can increase weight as well as cholesterol
7 years, 9 months ago

Eating late at night can increase weight as well as cholesterol

India TV News  

Do you have a habit of munching late at night? Then let me tell you eating late at night can cause many health problems which include weight gain and increase in insulin and cholesterol levels. "We know from our sleep loss studies that when you're sleep deprived, it negatively affects weight and metabolism in part due to late night eating, …

Junk food craving: Exercise could go a long way in controlling it
8 years, 5 months ago

Junk food craving: Exercise could go a long way in controlling it

Hindustan Times  

Previous research has shown that a short night’s sleep tends to make people eat more and choose foods that are higher in fat and sugar. A recent study from researchers in Sweden suggests that despite feeling tired and lacking motivation, exercise could be a means of warding off junk food cravings after a few short nights’ sleep. Exercise could be …

Eating dinner after 7pm increases heart attack risk, study says
8 years, 6 months ago

Eating dinner after 7pm increases heart attack risk, study says

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Why midnight snacking is one of the worst things you can do
8 years, 8 months ago

Why midnight snacking is one of the worst things you can do

LA Times  

Inhaling cold pizza by the light of the fridge – what could be better? New research suggests that eating late at night can have surprisingly negative physical and mental effects: YOU’RE LIKELY TO OVEREAT People who midnight munch don’t experience the same “food high” we get when we eat earlier in the day — and that high contributes to a …

Eating These Snacks Before Bed Will Actually Help You Sleep Better
9 years ago

Eating These Snacks Before Bed Will Actually Help You Sleep Better

Huff Post  

Need to sleep better? But some snacks, such as those rich in carbohydrates, could help you sleep better, according to Alissa Rumsey, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Eating something that promotes insulin secretion, such as carbohydrates, might help promote a healthy circadian pattern." You shouldn't carbo-load, Rumsey said, but rather eat one small, …

Food for thought: Demystifying your dinner
9 years, 6 months ago

Food for thought: Demystifying your dinner

Hindustan Times  

What would you pick if you had to choose your last meal? Dinner is crucial because it is our last meal of the day, and the body goes into relaxation mode after that. “Since the next meal will only be seven-eight hours later, dinner becomes important. It also keeps your blood sugar and insulin levels stable while you are resting,” …

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