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10 Healthy Late-Night Snacks

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Midnight hunger pangs? Satisfy your cravings without inflating your gut. What goes better with Corden, Meyers, and Kimmel than Ben & Jerry's and Jimmy John's? Not much else when you've got the late-night munchies, but guess what?  "When you overeat before bed, your body is much more likely to store those calories as fat," says nutritionist Manuel Villacorta, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. That doesn't mean you have to go to bed starving. It means you need to  snack right . You want to stick to less than 300 calories —anything more is a meal —and wait at least an hour before hitting the sack so you have plenty of time to digest . With these tips in tow you're bound to see a happier, thinner you appear in no time.  Strawberry Shake Blend kefir (it's like a liquid yogurt ), strawberries, and a teaspoon of honey for a refreshing protein shake that's also chock-full of digestion-enhancing probiotics .   Frozen Blue...

The Hidden Causes of Late-Night Snacking

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Hi there. This is your conscience speaking. I happen to know you are still digesting the dinner you ate an hour ago, so I’m curious about what you are doing there with that king-size bowl of chips? It’s 9:27 p.m., and you’re watching TV . A fast-food commercial comes on and – WHAM! It hits you: An insidious, appalling and almost irresistible craving for a cheeseburger. This is not your average hunger pang . It is a command from an unseen force to rise from your chair, get in the car and find the nearest drive-through or 7-11, or maybe just rummage through your cupboard. What gives? In some cases the urge to snack late at night is easily attributable to the power of advertising. But other times, it’s not so simple. You may be up paying bills or writing a report when suddenly your brain takes a veering, inexplicable turn toward Oreos and milk . You may rise out of an insomniac toss-and-turn session and head straight to the kitchen for a big bowl of cereal. You’re not hungry . So...