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Prioritize nutrient dense foods can help improve muscle recovery, regulate appetite, and control blood sugar. So, if you want to eat something, as reported by Live Strong, try some of these healthy late-night snacks.
1. Cream of mango coconut
Who doesn’t love ice cream after dinner? Unfortunately, most of the standard, store-bought varieties contain sugar, which can disrupt your sleep. This simple dessert uses frozen mango and coconut milk to satisfy your ice cream cravings. To make it vegan, choose a vegan protein powder such as hemp, brown rice or peas. (Also read: Can Cause Miscarriage, Beware of These 8 Healthy Foods)
The coconut milk in this recipe helps give desserts a creamy consistency. Coconut milk is high in magnesium, providing about 88 milligrams per cup, which can help improve sleep, according to Harvard Health Publishing.
2. Honey peanut butter cake without baking
This simple, unbaked cake contains everyone’s favorite flavor combination. Peanut butter and chocolate with a little honey for a hint of sweetness. This recipe is low in saturated fat and also doesn’t contain too much sugar.
The oats in these biscuits add fiber and vegetable protein. Fiber is a great nutrient to include in your late night snack, as it can help keep hunger pangs at bay. Fiber helps slow down how quickly food is broken down in your system, improving digestion and regular satiety, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
3. Popcorn
For those who prefer a savory snack at night, popcorn is a tasty and satisfying choice. Combining popcorn with pistachios and semi-sweet chocolate chips makes for a healthy late-night snack that won’t derail your mindful eating day.
Nuts, including pistachios are a healthy source of unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are not only filling but can even benefit heart health by helping to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Not to mention, eating nuts has been linked to reduced levels of inflammation in the body. (Also read: Apart from Adults, Covid-19 Stomach Pain Symptoms Can Be Experienced By Children)
4. Milkshake
With the right kind of protein, you can make a thick, creamy milkshake without excessive calories and fat. The key here is to use a casein protein powder or a milk protein powder mix (which will contain both whey and casein).
If you usually work out at night, this milkshake makes a great post-workout snack too. Casein has been shown to have anti-catabolic properties, helping to prevent excessive muscle breakdown after intense exercise, according to an August 2012 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
5. Sweet and spicy roasted pumpkin seeds
The hallmark of a good evening snack is food that will fulfill bothersome cravings and help you relax, unwind and get ready for sleep. Toasted pumpkin seeds one of them.
One ounce of pumpkin seeds contains about 20% of your recommended magnesium intake. This essential mineral is linked to promoting muscle relaxation and restful sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
Plus, a hint of the salty taste of roasted pumpkin seeds can curb your salty snacking cravings without having to eat greasy potato chips. So the next time you want to munch on something while watching your favorite TV show, grab a quarter cup of roasted pumpkin seeds.
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