Eating food after 20:00 is considered a bad habit. In fact, the reason for gaining weight or not being able to lose it probably has a lot more to do with what we consume and the amount we consume.
Eating in the evening, if healthy, can also offer some surprising benefits. Proper protein can help build muscle while we sleep, and consuming low-glycemic carbohydrates in the evening can help control blood sugar levels the next day and even regulate appetite. What is recommended to consume in the evening?
1. Dark chocolate
Chocolate is often considered a type of forbidden food, but this does not apply to all its types. Dark chocolate does not contain high amounts of added sugar and also provides antioxidants that are known to lower blood pressure levels, improve insulin sensitivity, fight inflammation and improve mood.
2. Pistachio
These nuts are a great choice to eat in the evening. The very process of peeling the nut leads to their slower consumption. Thus, the slower we eat, the less we consume.
In addition, nuts contain important nutrients, including folic acid, fiber, biotin, vitamin B6, thiamine, unsaturated fats and plant sterols. All this makes pistachios a sweaty and filling food.
3. Warm milk and honey
Milk has long been used as a sleep aid. Interestingly, despite claims that a hot drink is effective in terms of relaxation, the effect may be more psychological than physiological.
Adding honey to warm the milk slightly increases the sugar content in the drink. This type of sugar is easily absorbed by the body and can stimulate the synthesis of serotonin, also known as the "happiness hormone".