5 Foods You Should Avoid Eating At Night

No doubt, light dinners are your best option for avoiding uncontrolled weight gain and enjoying a more pleasant night's sleep. 

On that note, here are five foods you shouldn't be eating at night to ensure a good night rest and a more active next day;

1. Pizza

A tasty pizza on the table needs just ten to fifteen minutes in the oven. And although it is becoming a popular quick meal, you should avoid eating Pizza before going to bed. It's a meal that your digestive system will have a hard time processing, and it also contains ingredients with high levels of acidity, which increase the chances of heartburn problems in the hours that follow.

2. Pasta

If you don't want to gain weight carelessly, Pasta is one of the foods you should avoid before going to bed. A plate of macaroni or spaghetti is a significant source of carbohydrates, which you will not burn during the night and will turn into fat if you do not engage in any form of physical activity.

3. Lettuce

This may come as a surprise, but Lettuce, a healthy and nutrient-packed food, is not a good choice for dinner time. It contains high amounts of insoluble fiber that require a lengthy digestion process as they need to ferment in the stomach. Not only that, it also increases the risk of intestinal gas, bloating and belching.

4. Chocolate

Eating a small chocolate is cool, the problem is that this sweet treat is so addictive that you can hardly stop eating it easily. In addition to the extra calories that will result in increased fat storage, dark chocolate contains caffeine and stimulants that won't allow you to relax easily and enjoy a pleasant sleep.

5. Cereal and Milk

Some think that a bowl of cereal with milk is a light dinner to be eaten before going to bed. Nothing could be further from the truth. It's a meal that contains a lot of sugar and carbohydrates that quickly turn into fat. In addition, milk contains lactose, which can cause digestive problems that make it difficult to sleep. 

In conclusion, a number of the health challenges people suffer can be traced to long term eating habits. Take what and when you eat seriously, it helps.

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