5 tips to avoid nighttime cravings
But don't worry, here I have 5 tips that you can't miss to help you with nighttime cravings. 1. Hydrate yourself...
How many of us don’t? We stay up late working, watching a movie or whatever and the moment of intense hunger arrives. But don’t worry, here I have 5 tips that you can’t miss to help you with nighttime cravings.
1. Hydrate
One of the easiest ways to stop nighttime cravings is to hydrate! When you feel the need to eat something, try drinking two or more glasses of water. Another great option is to make yourself a cup of herbal tea, which can relax you enough to forget about food. According to research, eight ounces of water can be effective enough to fill your stomach and disconnect you from food, all while consuming zero calories.
2. Distract yourself
Boredom may be a reason why you suddenly feel hungry. If you’re not tired, but it’s already late, just distract yourself! Many times, a craving for chips or cookies is purely psychological, and not your body telling you it needs to eat. Oddly enough, doing something half-gross, like cleaning the bathroom or changing the cat litter, can be a huge distraction. You can also try to distract yourself with an evening walk around the block.
3. Hard candy
Most hard candies, like lozenges, are low in calories and help you feel like you have something delicious in your mouth. Mint. One study found that by inhaling the scent of peppermint every two hours, participants felt much less hungry and ate about 1,800 fewer calories than normal.
4. Stop watching television
As hard as it is to believe that your 14-season Grey’s Anatomy crusade is taking a toll on your waistline, it’s time to give yourself a break from the TV. Staying up late has been found to throw off your circadian rhythm. When you are exhausted there is an increase in hunger and cravings. 5. Eat dessert It may seem like a paradox, but dessert really is one of the best ways to curb late-night cravings. Eating dinner early and then avoiding dessert can work against your weight loss goals, as it may lead to binge eating. It doesn’t even have to be big. Allow yourself some dark chocolate which is very good for you.
