Late Night? Grab A Snack!

Late Night? Grab A Snack!
FREE DAILY DIET TIP
By Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT
Published January 21, 2011

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Although typically shunned by the weight-loss community, a little pre-bedtime snack can yield quite a few benefits when done right. It can’t fall into the typical carb-laden munchie category: potato chips, cookies, etc. Instead, reach for a slow-digesting source of protein, such as chicken, fish or turkey.

These low-carb, high-protein choices won’t give rise to insulin (the major reason after-dinner snacks are discouraged), but will help fuel muscle tissue as you retire for the evening. For example, if you finished dinner at 7 p.m. and then ate nothing until you woke up the next morning at 7 a.m., you just went a full 12 hours without feeding your muscles. This is a sure recipe for muscle loss, especially when you’re dieting and already restricting calories.

Additionally, many proteins are rich in tryptophan – an amino acid that is often used in sleep-promoting supplements as it has been scientifically proven to have a relaxing effect on the mind and body.

For less hunger, a faster metabolism and better sleep, grab a protein-rich snack!

To your body transformation success,
Joel Marion

MY THOUGHTS

i cannot imagine myself eating fish or chicken or turkey in the middle of night. unless i'm out partying. or unless they are burgers. well,that's not a bad idea. just don't fry it.

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