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Question
What are some specific things you can eat close to bedtime that won't add to your gut?  I eat before bed because of my work schedule & will probaby always will so i need some tips.  (I eat sparingly throughout the day but my appetite is big at night.)  Any advice would be great.  Thanks!

Bryan

Answer
Generally, the rule of the thumb is to not eat anything within 3 hours of your bedtime. So if you do usually go to sleep at 1 a.m. this would mean no food intake after 10 p.m.

The reason you don't want to eat late at night is because your food may not properly digest. This can cause morning gas and stomach cramps.

Some people who complain about bloating never realize that it's from the gas and food particles left over from improper digestion. This can be avoided if you cut down the late night snacking.

Eating late at night also forces your body to use its energy on digestion,. One of the primary functions of sleep is to help you recuperate from the day. You want your body to be as relaxed as possible so you can wake up energized.

Now we all know we have to cheat at some points. It's just not realistic to believe you can refrain from eating late at night every single night. So if you must cheat, then eat something healthy like a piece of fruit or a very small handful of nuts, a tiny bit of turkey.  Tryptophan and anything else that increases serotonin is a safe bet to cause you to sleep and still reach REM


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