One of the biggest myths about healthy eating is that eating at night is bad for you or makes you gain weight. To dispel this belief, we invited nutritionist Thaisa Leal to clarify any doubts you may have about dinner and supper, and together we will show you how to eat at night without fear.

Stay with us until the end and never be afraid of eating at night again!

What to eat at night to lose weight?

“What makes you gain weight is what you eat throughout the day,” explains Thaisa. The nutritionist also explains that there are no forbidden foods, however, you need to be aware of what you put on your plate throughout the day.

The only recommendation is to avoid very fatty and heavy foods at night, as we will explain in more detail in the next topics. However, this does not mean fasting or cutting out carbohydrates after 6 pm, as advised by Thaisa Leal.

“It is even interesting to reduce the amount of food you eat at night, as your metabolic rate slows down, but this is not a recommendation that applies to everyone. The much sought-after carbohydrate is included in the diet of some people at night,” he explains.

Eating at night is even necessary for some people, says nutritionist

People who exercise at night, train intensely early in the morning or are just before a race are advised to eat at night, including carbohydrates - this is because these people need energy for the evening or morning period when they exercise. In the case of running, cycling or any other sport, it is also necessary to eat well at night.

“Dinner or supper may be recommended for other profiles, as there are some nutritional strategies that include nighttime meals. Therefore, we have to remember that nutrition is something very individual and we need to analyze each case: genetics, current goals and many other factors”, says Thaisa Leal.

Is eating at night bad for you?

“It depends on what you put on your plate. As we have already mentioned, it is best to avoid fatty and heavy foods. The body goes into a state of alert if we eat them, and continues to produce hormones that should have ceased their activity, and blood pressure does not decrease, as it would and is natural.”

Sleep

According to Thaisa, eating a heavy meal at night can be particularly harmful to your sleep. The reasons are in the previous topic (about the body's state of alert). This is why many people claim to have nightmares when they overeat at night.

Thaisa also explains that going to bed hungry is not interesting, so the secret is to make smart choices.

Nightmares

Eating too much at night can even cause nightmares for many people, because the energy the body needs to digest food is higher, which speeds up the metabolism, and the body's state of alert makes it difficult to enter the deepest phases of sleep, we become agitated and do not rest properly.

Stomach problems - gastritis and reflux

There is an idea that eating at night worsens the symptoms of people with gastritis or reflux. The truth, according to Thaisa, lies in the foods that people eat at all times of the day. The health professional advises that these people divide their meals more and avoid drinking too much liquid. At night, the general recommendation is the same for everyone: avoid heavy foods.

How to eat at night?

Are you still unsure about what to eat before bed? In the video below, the nutritionist gives tips on five excellent recipes for dinner. Watch and learn in a practical way!

Have strategies for yourself

We seek to provide information to guide you towards a healthy life. We do everything very responsibly, but it is important to remember that these tips are not a substitute for personalized nutritional guidance; therefore, always consult a specialist in the field to help you.

In the following topics, we seek to dispel the myth that eating at night makes you fat or is bad for you, and we also want to help you change some harmful behaviors in your eating routine.

Increase calorie intake

Remember, those who have a more active night need to eat well. Contrary to the general recommendation, energy is needed to train, and the same advice applies to those who train early in the morning or who have a sporting event.

The tip to avoid fatty and heavy foods continues for those who have this profile.

When to decrease

If your nights are dedicated to more peaceful, relaxing activities, you can invest in lighter foods during this period. This way, your diet will be in tune with your body's rhythm.

Don't skip your afternoon coffee

“It is very common for people to skip breakfast in the afternoon. As a result, many of them are very hungry until the evening. This habit leads to a tendency to eat excessively, including heavy foods, which are not recommended for the evening,” explains Thaisa.

If you're working hard in the afternoon, a good option is to eat a BOLD bar. That way, you don't have to go out to eat or prepare anything, and you can still eat well even when you're in a rush.

BOLD: complete meal

With a balanced mix of protein, carbohydrates, fiber and fats, BOLD is a great alternative for a nighttime snack. If you don't have much time at night or are too tired to prepare something, consider eating one of our bars.

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