If you do find yourself hungry in the middle of the night, there are, according to the folks at Fix.org, some foods to avoid:
- “Sugary foods can make your blood sugar spike and crash, which can lead to waking up in the middle of the night.
- “Spicy food can cause indigestion and discomfort, while fatty and oily foods take longer to digest.
- “Caffeine is a more obvious stimulant, but in addition to watching things like coffee intake too close to bed, dark chocolate, green tea, and other foods/drinks also contain caffeine.
- “Many people believe a “night cap” can make us drowsier, but drinking alcohol before sleeping can lead to waking up in the middle of the night.”
If you can’t avoid your need for a snack after dark:
- Keep the portions small
- Leave time for digestion
- Choose foods with complex carbohydrates
- Eat a little protein
Source: Fix.com Blog