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GOOD SNACKS TO EAT AT NIGHT
Do you ever get the late-night stomach rumbles? I know I do…
You want to have a snack that won’t throw off all the healthy eating you’ve done throughout the day and also won’t affect your imminent slumber? Well we’ve got just what you need. Go to sleep hungry no more!
Protein Shake
Our Whey Protein Concentrate is low calorie, low sugar and high protein. What's more, it's extremely quick to whip up! No messing around with kitchen appliances here, simply grab your shaker and off to bed you go.
It's time to make night protein a thing as studies suggest that having high protein snacks prior to bed helps with the development and maintenance of leans muscle mass. Repairing muscles whilst you sleep and keeping you satiated through the night, this caffeine free shake is a fantastic go-to midnight snack. Plus you can mix it with milk to make it creamier, milk is great before bed as it contains the amino acid tryptophan that can influence numerous functions in the body - sleep being one of them so throw it into your shake!
Avocado on Toast
Fancy something a little more savoury… we’ve got just what you need! Our avocado chia toast is a nutritionally dense snack and very easy to make. The complex carbohydrates coming from the rye bread can help increase the levels of melatonin. This is a hormone that regulates the sleep and wake cycles in our body. When levels are high, our body recognises this signal as bedtime.
Peanut Butter Protein Cookie
Who doesn’t love a cookie?! Whether it’s first thing in the morning or last thing at night, we’ve created a Peanut Butter Banana Cookie recipe that allows you to have a sweet treat without all the sugar! Best prep these in the day to avoid wasting valuable shut eye although they do only take 8-10 minutes to bake.
High sugar and sleep do not marry well together. Sugar is a source of energy – something we really don’t need when trying to sleep. Studies show that having a sugary snack before bed can mean it not only takes you longer to fall asleep but when you eventually do, it will be an unsettled one at that. To top this off, poor sleep quality also makes us crave more sugar leading to even less sleep- the vicious cycle continues.
Cherries
Last but not least- it’s cherries- tart cherries to be exact. Now these can be thrown into any of our smoothies on our website or just munched in front of TV before lights out. These are a natural source of melatonin (which we have previously mentioned) but also contain anthocyanins. Studies suggest that it is the combination of these that help promote sleep.
Your choice of late-night snack could mean the difference between a good quality, deep sleep and a restless one so choose wisely and make going to bed hungry, something of the past!
Oats
Most people would automatically think of oats for breakfast but what about before bed? Our Slender Porridge is packed with fibre so will help to fill you up, and the oats will also stimulate the production of serotonin which can help to decrease stress, elevate your mood and help you to fall asleep more easily. Oats are also a great source of melatonin, a hormone which can help to regulate your sleep cycles, and as they are a source of slow release carbohydrates are a great source of energy if you are planning on getting in an early morning workout!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our nutritionists on advice@proteinworld.com.
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GOOD SNACKS TO EAT AT NIGHT
Do you ever get the late-night stomach rumbles? I know I do…
You want to have a snack that won’t throw off all the healthy eating you’ve done throughout the day and also won’t affect your imminent slumber? Well we’ve got just what you need. Go to sleep hungry no more!
Protein Shake
Our Whey Protein Concentrate is low calorie, low sugar and high protein. What's more, it's extremely quick to whip up! No messing around with kitchen appliances here, simply grab your shaker and off to bed you go.
It's time to make night protein a thing as studies suggest that having high protein snacks prior to bed helps with the development and maintenance of leans muscle mass. Repairing muscles whilst you sleep and keeping you satiated through the night, this caffeine free shake is a fantastic go-to midnight snack. Plus you can mix it with milk to make it creamier, milk is great before bed as it contains the amino acid tryptophan that can influence numerous functions in the body - sleep being one of them so throw it into your shake!
Avocado on Toast
Fancy something a little more savoury… we’ve got just what you need! Our avocado chia toast is a nutritionally dense snack and very easy to make. The complex carbohydrates coming from the rye bread can help increase the levels of melatonin. This is a hormone that regulates the sleep and wake cycles in our body. When levels are high, our body recognises this signal as bedtime.
Peanut Butter Protein Cookie
Who doesn’t love a cookie?! Whether it’s first thing in the morning or last thing at night, we’ve created a Peanut Butter Banana Cookie recipe that allows you to have a sweet treat without all the sugar! Best prep these in the day to avoid wasting valuable shut eye although they do only take 8-10 minutes to bake.
High sugar and sleep do not marry well together. Sugar is a source of energy – something we really don’t need when trying to sleep. Studies show that having a sugary snack before bed can mean it not only takes you longer to fall asleep but when you eventually do, it will be an unsettled one at that. To top this off, poor sleep quality also makes us crave more sugar leading to even less sleep- the vicious cycle continues.
Cherries
Last but not least- it’s cherries- tart cherries to be exact. Now these can be thrown into any of our smoothies on our website or just munched in front of TV before lights out. These are a natural source of melatonin (which we have previously mentioned) but also contain anthocyanins. Studies suggest that it is the combination of these that help promote sleep.
Your choice of late-night snack could mean the difference between a good quality, deep sleep and a restless one so choose wisely and make going to bed hungry, something of the past!
Oats
Most people would automatically think of oats for breakfast but what about before bed? Our Slender Porridge is packed with fibre so will help to fill you up, and the oats will also stimulate the production of serotonin which can help to decrease stress, elevate your mood and help you to fall asleep more easily. Oats are also a great source of melatonin, a hormone which can help to regulate your sleep cycles, and as they are a source of slow release carbohydrates are a great source of energy if you are planning on getting in an early morning workout!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our nutritionists on advice@proteinworld.com.
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