Doctors and supporters of proper nutrition do not recommend giving up dinner. And even for those who seek to lose weight. This meal is also considered a must, and avoiding it can be fraught with nighttime gluttony or digestive problems. However, so that dinner does not affect the figure and well-being, it should not be dense or too late.
Optimal time for dinner
It is believed that you should have dinner at least 4 hours before bedtime. However, if you go to bed deep after midnight, your last meal should be before 20:00. The fact is that in the evening all processes in the body slow down, as a result of which food simply may not be completely absorbed. And this is already fraught with the fact that some of it will be deposited in problem areas, for example, on the stomach or buttocks.
This is facilitated by the fact that the evening is usually less active than the morning and afternoon. Few people go after dinner to play sports, physically work or even just go for a walk. Therefore, the calories consumed at the evening meal will not be expended in full.
In addition, having a late dinner, especially a hearty one, can interfere with your healthy sleep. Especially if the person has any digestive problems. And the feeling of a full stomach is unlikely to allow you to relax well and fall asleep quickly. That is why it is advisable to have dinner before 20:00, or even better - from 18:00 to 19:00.
If dinner was very early, and you have to go to bed deep after midnight, you can drink 200 ml of low-fat kefir or natural yogurt without sugar and fillers a couple of hours before bedtime. Such a light snack will be healthier than sleeping on an empty, bubbling stomach. Especially if you suffer from high acidity.
What is healthier to eat for dinner
To maintain a slim figure and good health, you should only dine with light dishes. Moreover, it is best to give preference to low-fat protein foods - after them you will not feel hunger for a long time.
It is useful to eat fish and various seafood for dinner, the protein of which is much better absorbed by the body than meat, low-fat cottage cheese, boiled eggs or omelet, Adyghe cheese or mozzarella. For meat, it is best to give preference to dietary chicken breast or rabbit meat. Sometimes you can afford a veal steak.
It is not advisable to eat raw vegetables and fruits for dinner, as they take a long time to digest. It is best to use stewed, baked or grilled vegetables as a side dish. Bell peppers, zucchini, cauliflower are especially useful. You can season these foods with olive oil, spices and lemon juice.
It is better to refuse dessert during such a meal, leaving it for breakfast. And if you really want something sweet, you can drink some green tea or milk with a spoonful of natural honey a couple of hours before bedtime. This drink, by the way, will have a beneficial effect on sleep.
