Food forbidden at night if you want to lose weight

Dinner is one of the most important meals of the day if you want to lose weight. The reason is that at this time our body is preparing for night rest and, therefore, filling it with calories or fat is totally unnecessary because our body is not going to burn it. It is for this reason that it is always recommended to opt for light dinners that satisfy our appetite, nourish us with vitamins and minerals but that help us sleep well and, above all, not gain weight.

What you should NOT eat at night so as not to gain weight

In order to lead a healthy life, it is important to take good care of what is eaten because it is a meal that has to be done with conscience and knowing that, at that time of day, our body hardly needs calories to function as it is about to sleep.

In this way, there are some foods prohibited at night that we have to take into account, not only if we want to lose weight, but also because it can interfere with the quality of our sleep and night”s rest.

Fried foods, forbidden at night

We should avoid heavy or very caloric foods at the end of the day. The reason is that our body does not need that caloric injection at all and, therefore, by not being able to burn the calories that we are introducing with food, it will save them as an energy reserve, that is, as saturated fats, thus making us fat. .

Legumes, better to avoid them at night

Another of the foods prohibited at night are legumes because it is a type of food that is 50% protein and 50% carbohydrates and they are usually very heavy to digest. For this reason, options such as chickpeas, beans or lentils should be taken at lunchtime and at night avoid them because they will make us fat, but also can cause gas or stomach bloating that prevents us from sleeping well.

Rice, bread, pasta and carbohydrates in general

Carbohydrates are a very healthy and necessary food group for our body; however, they are not at all recommended at night because it is a very energetic type of food, that is, very caloric that can increase the reserve of saturated fat in our body by not burning that excess calories.

For this reason, opting for sandwiches, pizzas or rice at dinner is a big mistake if you want to keep your line. In this article we will discover the best time to eat carbohydrates so that you do not give up these healthy foods.

Sweets and pastries never at night

In general, if we want to lose weight and take care of our health we should avoid the consumption of sweets or buns because they are very caloric foods, with a lot of sugar and saturated fat. However, we know that sometimes it feels like a lot! But from UNCOMMON we recommend that, on those days when you cannot avoid having a sweet, you try to do it before nightfall because, this way, you will give your body time to burn it and not go to sleep with that excess sugar in the blood.

In addition to this, it is recommended that dinner time be done at least 3 hours before going to bed in order to allow your body to work easily and assimilate the nutrients it has ingested with dinner. In this other article we tell you what is the best time for dinner.

Recommended foods for dinner

Now that you know the foods forbidden at night, we will discover those that you CAN eat at this time of day to be able to dine in a light, healthy and perfect way to maintain the line and rest throughout the night.

What we seek is to prepare recipes that satisfy our appetite, that are nutritious and that are low in fat and calories to, in this way, prevent excess calories from accumulating in the body in the form of fat.

Proteins, perfect for dinner

If you want to have a good dinner, be satisfied and not gain weight, the best thing you can do is choose to include protein in your recipes. Of course: no fried, battered or meat with sauce; what we are looking for is to lose weight and get light and appetizing dishes.

Therefore, the best option is to cook your meat or fish in the oven, grill, steam, etc. and, to give them a tasty touch, you can choose spices or aromatic herbs.

Among the most suitable proteins for a light dinner, we highlight the following:

• Lean meats:such as chicken, turkey, or rabbit
• White fish: they are more suitable than blue fish at dinner time because they have a lower amount of fat and calories. Here we include options such as monkish, hake, sole, and so on.
• Eggs: Eggs are a perfect option for dinner time because they provide us with a large amount of healthy protein and have very few calories. You can make a hard boiled egg, omelette, scrambled eggs, etc., never a fried egg!

Vegetables, a perfect option for dinner

But we will not only eat protein at dinner time, but it is also important to fill our plate with vegetables that will provide us with satiety, vitamins, minerals and hardly any calories.

You have to know that among the foods forbidden at night there are people who include options such as lettuce, celery, artichokes, etc tear; The reason is that these varieties are usually very rich in fiber and, for some people, they cause gas, bloating and stomach pain. But not all! For this reason, you can take the test and see if these varieties suit you good or bad and, then, choose to consume them, or not, at dinner time.

Among the best vegetables for dinner, we highlight the following because they are rich in water, low in fiber, and full of vitamins and minerals that are healthy for our body:

• Spinach
• Zucchini
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Peppers
• Artichokes

Cabbages (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.) are not recommended late in the day because they are so flatulent and can give you a bad night.

Dairy, a good option for dinner

Dairy should be included in the category of “protein” because it is what it is; however, we have separated it because we believe it is important to note that these products can also be taken at dinner time without any problem. Cheeses, yogurts, etc., are good options for dinner and that, in addition, will increase your feeling of satiety to the maximum.

Example of dinner to not gain weight and be healthy

Now that we know what are the foods that are forbidden at night and the most recommended, below we are going to offer you examples of healthy dinners that will help you take care of your line without having to give up taste. Take aim!

• Dinner example 1: Fresh cheese salad with tomato and oregano + Turkey sausages + 1 yogurt 0%
• Dinner example 2:Cream of carrots + Chicken burger with 0% cheese + 1 glass of 0% milk
• Dinner example 3:Mixed salad with tuna + Baked hake with lemon and artichokes
• Dinner example 4:Chicken soup (no noodles) + Beef steak with sauteed pepper
• Example of dinner 5:Vegetable puree + Grilled prawns with garlic and parsley + Yogurt 0%
• Example of dinner 6:Gazpacho or Tomato soup + Grilled monkish with tomato and onion
• Dinner example 7:Carrot and asparagus salad + Chicken breast rolled with melted cheese and York ham