Good and bad snacks in the evening

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Evening is a time when even the most strict dieters often fall into temptation and sin with a thoughtless snack.

In general, this is a time to relax, and it is often all too easy to find yourself eating greasy chips and other unhealthy things in front of the television. If this happens often, it can clearly lead to weight gain lead. So before you go to an evening snack Grab, you should consider the following things:

• Are you really hungry?
• Just nibble without thinkingto relax or to change your mind after a hard day at work?
• Can't you stand itWould you rather wait until breakfast and avoid the extra calories in the evening?

The bad habits

Nibble unconsciously - If you chew on something while watching TV, there is a high risk that you are not even paying attention to how many calories you are eating without actually being hungry.

Feed directly from the bag or package - A handful of snacks straight out of the pack or bag can result in you eating more than you even realize because you lack visual control over the actual portion size Snacks made from bags are also very high in calories and often full of sugar, fat and salt - therefore not very nutritious and certainly not the best choice before a restful night's sleep. In addition, they start easily without having any positive effect on your health.

Snacks high in sugar or fat — sweet or salty snacks seem to be most popular in the evenings. Mainly because they are convenient to consume and are considered “consolation foods.” Unfortunately, they have a high calorie content with lots of fat and sugar.

caffeine — We all know that caffeine is a stimulant that can wake us up. Therefore, it makes sense to refrain from doing this before going to bed. For some people, it doesn't make any difference to their sleep quality if they drink coffee two hours before. Others, however, are already spending restless nights consuming something containing caffeine after lunch.

liquor - Many people believe that a glass of wine at night makes for a perfect night's sleep. However, studies have shown that alcohol makes you tired at first and makes it easier to fall asleep, but later makes sleep restless and disrupts it. This means that when we wake up, we can feel unrested and exhausted. Alcohol also contains a lot of empty calories, which offer very little nutritional and certainly do not have a satiating effect.

Big, heavy meals — this is a personal matter. But many find eating heavy food before bed annoying. Foods high in fat should also be avoided in the evening because they can easily cause heartburn. For this reason alone, and of course to keep your weight under control, nighttime snacks should have as low a fat content as possible and be small.

The good choice

• a banana
• oatmeal
• whole grain cereals with low-fat milk
• whole grain crackers (optionally with a thin layer of peanut butter)
• a hard-boiled egg
• two slices of whole grain toast with a thin layer of almond butter or low-fat cheese
• cottage cheese or low-fat yogurt mixed with fresh fruit. Cherries are considered particularly good for a good night's sleep because they are rich in melatonin, a sleep-promoting chemical
• natural popcorn
• vegetable sticks with yogurt dip

appetite received? Do you have your own snacks for the late evening hours, or other healthy tips Snacks? Then simply share them in the following comment section with us!

For more information about healthy snacks, please contact our dietitian on site, who will be happy to help you individually.

Gemma Bischoff
Regional Nutrition Manager
Holmes Place Switzerland

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