We’ve all heard the warnings: indulging in a late-night snack is a one-way ticket to weight gain, insomnia and poor eating habits. But if your stomach is grumbling as the clock chimes midnight, eventually you’re gonna go with your gut. “There are many complex reasons why people snack late at night,” says Suzanne Jezek-Arriaga, a nutrition and holistic health coach and the author of the book, Nourish to Flourish. “Midnight snacking brings on more health problems than just weight gain,” says Cara Walsh, a registered dietitian at Medifast Weight Control Centers of California. “Avoid overly fatty, spicy, sugary, or acidic foods ― as well as anything caffeinated or with alcohol―as these foods can cause indigestion or delay sleep.”Other suggestions for sleep-promoting midnight snacks?

Source: Huffington Post August 15, 2017 03:56 UTC