Dinner is the last meal of the day, so it's important that you make the best choice to ensure you get a steady supply of energy for the body and to help prevent disturbed sleep. Look out for favourite bedtime foods that will help you fall asleep faster, build lean protein muscle, keep you satiated all night & avoid morning hunger pangs.
Low Calorie Dinner Options for Weight Loss
- 1.Vegetable soups/Pumpkin soups
- 2.Vegetable Spinach salad
- 3.Bottle gourd juice
- 4.Oatmeal
- 5.Boiled vegetables
- 6.Dhalia with vegetables
- 7.Quinoa with vegetables
- 8.Lentil soups
- 9.Multigrain Roti
- 10.Tomato wheat Pasta
Remember to:
- Relax and eat slowly
- Don't eat too late in the evening
- Try to limit stimulants with dinner-alcohol, caffeine (tea, coffee, coke) that will hinder sleep
- Avoid fatty foods at night , it's difficult to digest and leads to indigestion.
Late night cravings are hard to resist. But if you overeat before bed, your body will store those extra calories as fat, so snack smart by choosing that satiate your hunger pangs without weighing you down.
Healthy Late-night Snack Ideas
- Popcorn (without butter)
- Dried Figs
- Mixed nuts
- Berries
- Banana/Apple
- Cheese
Sleep Stealers
- Caffeine-containing foods or beverages (tea, coffee, energy drinks etc.)
- Ease up on alcohols
- Say no to fatty foods (fried snacks & chips)
- Ice creams
For Restful Sleep Include:
- Whole grains
- Kiwi/Banana/Cherry
- Yoghurt/Milk
- Mixed nuts
- Honey
