We have all heard about how meal schedules influence calorie intake by our bodies with some opting to stray from the traditional schedules to keep the intake in check.
The saying, "Eat breakfast like a kin, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper," may be all too familiar with most of us.
The above advice is premised on the fact that calorie uptake during night time will less likely be beneficial to your body as it will end up being stored overnight and possibly lead to weight gain.
This is because you are less active during the night and the body won't be in a 'hurry' to generate energy.
Nutritionists advice that you consume heavier meals during the day when you are more active as opposed to night time when the body is in rest mode and inactive.
But most of us find it hard to control hunger pangs later in the night and end up snacking on something hours after having dinner as early as 5pm.
Here's how you can ensure your hunger is sorted until the next morning after eating your supper early.
Eat heavy meals during the day, especially for breakfast and lunch.
Once your body has had enough food during the day, when it comes to dinner, you will be satisfied and a light snack like vegetables will come in handy.
Another tip is pairing your protein with fiber such as fish and oats.
This is because they digest slowly which will ensure you feel full for hours.
Your mindset also contributes to the successful management of your hunger.
If you believe you will be hungry if you do not eat carbohydrates for supper, hunger is exactly what you will feel at night.
So, practice setting your mind on having early supper and being content with the schedule.
Consider eating fruits and vegetables for supper since they are big on volume and low in calories.
Make this a daily routine and you won't have to think about snacks in the middle of the night ever again.
