Weight maintenance: simple solution for late-night snacking
Website design By BotEap.comWhether you’re looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, one of the top ways people sabotage their efforts is to snack late at night after dinner. We have all done it: you are sitting watching TV or sitting in front of the computer and you have something to snack, usually something that is not healthy and fattening, right? Here are two simple tricks to help you stay on track with your weight loss or weight maintenance…
Website design By BotEap.comAdd some protein after dinner
Website design By BotEap.comSnacking usually means a lot of carbohydrates, and carbohydrates are quickly digested and briefly spike blood sugar levels. When they go back down, you’ll feel hungry, prompting you to eat more, and the cycle continues over and over again, only leaving you satiated (feeling full) for brief periods.
Website design By BotEap.comProtein, on the other hand, takes longer to digest and has much less of an effect on blood sugar levels; however, a gram of protein has the same number of calories as a gram of carbohydrates. Also, since your digestive system stays busy longer, your body burns more calories in the process. This added benefit is known as protein being more “thermogenic” than carbohydrates, as it “burns” more fuel (calories) to digest food.
Website design By BotEap.comThe simple solution is to have some protein when you start to feel hungry after a meal. For a great choice, put 8 ounces (250 ml) of 2% milk in your blender and pour in 3/4 cup (about 188 ml) of liquid egg whites. Add a calorie-free flavoring such as Walden Farms Blueberry Syrup to taste and blend for 30 seconds.
Website design By BotEap.comThe result? A delicious blueberry smoothie with 30 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbs, and 5 grams of fat (carbs and fat are just what’s in the cup of milk). A few minutes later he will notice that he is no longer hungry, but he doesn’t feel too full at all…
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Website design By BotEap.comAfter that, the second tip is to have a large glass of water by your side to drink as the night progresses. Many times when you’re hungry, your body isn’t looking for food, it’s looking for better hydration. By having water by your side and taking a few sips from time to time, you help keep your stomach full, make it easier for your system to digest protein, and get rid of “hunger” pains.
Website design By BotEap.comBy combining these two tips, you avoid high-calorie snacks and only add about 200 total calories after dinner, plus you’ll feel full and comfortable all night long. And if you’re keeping track of your macros, you’ve been able to add 30 grams of quality protein with high bioavailability with almost negligible carbs and fat.
Website design By BotEap.comAnd for anyone trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy diet, that’s a huge win!