7 Easy Tips To Control Late Night Food Cravings

By Yashika Goel
06 Aug 2024, 20:00 IST

Late-night cravings and binge eating healthy snacks can impact your overall health. It also disrupts digestion and sleep at night. Tap to read seven easy easy tips to control night food cravings.

Do not skip meals

Try to eat a balanced diet. Do not skip meals during the day as it will reduce cravings and late-night snacking.

Stay hydrated

Try to drink plenty of water throughout the day. It will reduce hunger pangs and unhealthy sugar cravings.

Protein-rich diet

Eat a protein-rich diet, as it will keep you full for longer. It regulates your cravings and prevents you from overeating at night.

Brush teeth

Brush your teeth after dinner, as it will give a sign to the brain that eating is done. It also helps your desire to eat more.

Healthier snacks

Limit your consumption of sugary drinks and fried foods. Replace your snacks with healthier alternatives like nuts, fruits, seeds, and yoghurt.

Manage stress

Manage your stress and distract yourself by doing yoga, and meditation. This will reduce stress and cortisol levels.

Enough sleep

Lack of sleep can cause cravings to eat sugary foods. Get a proper, deep sleep everyday for atleast eight hours.

Information credits

This information is taken from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These are a few tips to control night food cravings.