How to stop eating at night
Each of us at least once in our lives has encountered night raids on the refrigerator.
Unfortunately, this undoubtedly very popular "night sport" can result in serious damage to health.
Surely you have come across the statement that starting the day without breakfast is a mistake. Many are not ready to give up the first meal of the day, since it gives them energy and strength throughout the day.
But in this case, you can give up late dinner. Such a decision can have a very beneficial effect on your health.
According to Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, our digestive system functions according to the rhythms of the sun.
When the sun rises, the digestive system naturally speeds up, and when the sun sets, the digestive system slows down.
Modern science supports this point of view. Therefore, with sunset, it is advisable to reduce food intake to a minimum.
Eating late can have a negative impact on your brain, sleep, and can also significantly increase your weight.
Nighttime snacking also negatively affects hormones, especially the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite and is responsible for the feeling of hunger.
An old saying goes: Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. The basic idea is that we should eat the most early in the day when we are most active and our digestive system works best.
Often, when we eat late at night, it’s not because we’re hungry. Rather, it’s because we’re bored, stressed, or have another emotional trigger. Understanding the real reason can help you solve your nighttime eating problem.
Sometimes late night snacking is a result of real hunger because we haven't eaten much during the day or haven't eaten good quality food.
Eating foods that are rich in all the necessary nutrients and that fill us up will prevent us from feeling hungry late at night.
Sugar addiction
The addiction to sugar and carbohydrates causes many people to need late evening snacks.
It is necessary to control sugar consumption during the day, and to do this you need to monitor the composition of food.
Additionally, it is important to ensure that you are getting enough protein and healthy fats, this is the best way to control your hunger and avoid sugar cravings.
To overcome sugar addiction, you need to move a lot. Active movements and exercises release the hormone endorphin, as do some sweet foods.
It is also important that you get enough sleep. Regular sleep is important for balanced blood sugar levels and proper hormonal function.
It is also important to maintain a daily routine. If you go to bed at about the same time and eat at the same time, this helps maintain a balance of hormones that control appetite.
Often, when you are hungry, you are actually thirsty. There is even a saying that thirst disguises itself as hunger. And this is true. So try to trick your body by simply drinking more when you are hungry.
If you still want to have a snack in the evening, choose something light. For example, yogurt without added sugar or some vegetables.
They contain a lot of fiber, so they saturate and at the same time reduce the level of “bad cholesterol”.
Finishing your meal at least two hours before bed is beneficial for many reasons. Your body will definitely thank you for such a healthy habit with energy and excellent well-being.
Previously, we wrote about which foods and dishes should not be reheated.
