The usual dictum is that you should not eat anything after 8:00 PM, if you want to stay healthy and keep obesity at bay. But the fact is, work and study can keep you awake for long, making you put in a lot of effort to keep the best of results coming. With all that hard work, you undoubtedly will feel hungry in the wee hours. So how do you indulge yourself, while staying healthy?

Here are a bunch of healthy options for you to opt for, while snacking at midnight! – Salad sticks are clever and healthy snacks to keep in tow for long nighters.

Sticks of cucumber, zucchini, carrots, radishes and beetroots are light and do not impinge on your health while they fill your stomach just as well.

– Fruit cubes are also a smart and healthy snacking option in the middle of the night. Although most people might argue against eating fruits, light options like watermelons and bananas are a good option.

– For those with a sweet tooth, Dark Chocolate is a smart snack to have at midnight. Since dark chocolate is low on sugar and high on cocoa, it is actually healthy for you because it can keep your stress low by lowering your blood pressure and also help improve your mood.

– Nuts, particularly almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews and even pistachio seeds are good snacks to indulge in at midnight. Roasted pumpkin seeds and channa dal are also comfortable bites to nibble on. Since they are rich in salts, they keep you de-stressed and help you unwind at night no matter how heavy your workload may be.

– Tofu and Paneer sticks are a wise snacking option. Rich in proteins, the snack will help you boost your recovery while sleeping, if it is eaten late into the night. It also helps you feel full, although it could be a little heavy on the stomach to process.

– Ice cream, but in moderation. Ice cream can be a high calorie snack and is least recommended, but a little bit can fill you up just as well. If you would rather not opt for ice cream of the regular kind, you can have frozen bananas and frozen berries on the go.

– Jasmine and Chamomile Tea is an ideal midnight snack for people who have insomnia and are not able to eat. Brew a bag full in hot water, and you will sleep as soundly as a baby, if not more.

References

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/5-perfect-midnight-snacks/articleshow/47067724.cms http://www.boldsky.com/health/nutrition/2013/twenty-healthy-midnight-snacks-032867.html

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