An area that I always struggle with is a "late night snack". Research suggests that anything eaten after 9PM will most likely be stored because you don't have time to work off the calories. Just think, if you are used to a bowl of cereal before bed. Even the healthiest of cereals will have 125 calories per serving and a cup of 1% milk will have 100 calories or more. We all know that we have just one serving and don't push the envelope when it comes to servings (insert the sarcasm). At the very least you are looking at an additional 225 calories that will have to be burned. If you are like me and are used to the Jethro Bodine bowls of cereal you may be looking at 500+ calories that you really don't need. So here are five snacks I suggest if you are past 9PM and/or if you get up early in the morning and are on the hunt for something.
FRUIT - an apple or an orange are great and full of vitamins.
ALMONDS - packed with protein
VEGGIES - some carrots or celery are great options
A SPOON FULL OF PEANUT/ALMOND BUTTER - lots of protein and can be mixed with fruit or veggie. Almond butter is a better option here.
HARD BOILED EGG - takes a little more preparation (need to do this ahead of time as I don't recommend hard boiling eggs at 3AM), but they are full of protein and filling to curb a late night attack.
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