Keto Means
Keto Means
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But it may be healthier to go to bed hungry than eat too close to bedtime. There are several side effects associated with eating right before bed. Eating after dinner or late at night can result in weight gain and in an increased body mass index (BMI).
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Read More »Share on Pinterest You may go to bed hungry for several reasons. Some reasons, such as weight management, are by your own choice. Other reasons, such as a lack of access to food, aren’t necessarily your choice. In general, stopping food consumption hours before bedtime is generally considered healthy as long as you’re getting adequate nutrition and calories throughout the day. If you’re hungry before bedtime and concerned you won’t be able to fall asleep because of an empty stomach, there are many healthy foods you can eat at night. If you don’t have consistent access to food, we provide links to resources that may help. Read on to learn more about whether it’s okay to go to bed hungry, what some possible side effects might be, and foods that are okay to eat before bed. Are there side effects from going to bed hungry? Going to bed hungry may make you feel a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction because you haven’t satisfied your appetite. But it may be healthier to go to bed hungry than eat too close to bedtime. There are several side effects associated with eating right before bed. Eating after dinner or late at night can result in weight gain and in an increased body mass index (BMI). You may also experience indigestion or broken sleep if you eat or drink too close to bedtime. Your metabolism also slows as your body prepares for sleep and you don’t typically need additional calories. Several research studies have highlighted the risks of eating too close to bedtime: A 2013 study found that eating within 4 hours of bedtime could result in eating more calories throughout the day. found that eating within 4 hours of bedtime could result in eating more calories throughout the day. A 2014 study found that the increased caloric intake from eating later in the evening and closer to bedtime may result in eating extra calories and gaining weight because you end up eating more times throughout the day. found that the increased caloric intake from eating later in the evening and closer to bedtime may result in eating extra calories and gaining weight because you end up eating more times throughout the day. A 2017 study found that eating closer to when your body begins to produce melatonin (which occurs a few hours before bedtime) can result in an increased body fat percentage. Eating late at night may also contribute to indigestion and sleep problems. How can I prevent feeling hungry before bedtime? You may want to adjust your daily eating habits to fill up long before winding down for the day if you find yourself needing food before bedtime on a regular basis due to hunger. Examining what and when you eat may help you adjust your diet to avoid the urge to eat a late-night snack. Here are some tips to avoid nighttime hunger or late-night eating: Determine how many daily calories you should be eating. Divide up your food intake over the course of the day. Plan to finish eating well before bedtime. An average adult’s diet consists of 2,000 calories every day. Divide up your food intake over the course of the day. Plan to finish eating well before bedtime. An average adult’s diet consists of 2,000 calories every day. Consider eating three meals at regular times of the day. Supplement these meals with small, healthy snacks as needed.
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Read More »Supplement these meals with small, healthy snacks as needed. Eat a diet focused on a variety of foods. This includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. This includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. Try eating more protein and fiber at dinnertime. Protein and fiber will help to keep you feeling full. Protein and fiber will help to keep you feeling full. Avoid overeating unhealthy foods. Stay away from foods that contain a lot of refined sugar or salt, and are high in saturated fat. Stay away from foods that contain a lot of refined sugar or salt, and are high in saturated fat. Reconsider drinking your calories. Beverages like smoothies digest faster than solid foods. How can I get better access to food? Not having access to food or proper nutrition is a public health issue. According to Feeding America, over 37 million people in the United States alone deal with hunger due to poverty or the lack of a local market that sells nutritious, affordable meals. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, this number has increased. During 2020, the loss of jobs and housing linked to the pandemic resulted in nearly 54 million people losing consistent access to nutritious food. This means that millions go to bed hungry, but not by choice. Though going to bed hungry can help with sleep and weight loss, lack of access to food can actually increase your risk of obesity, asthma, and other health problems. Here’s what you can do if you go to bed hungry because of malnutrition or lack of food access: Find a local food bank
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