With only a microwave and possibly an illegal water boiler in your arsenal, there\u2019s probably not much of a chef in you to make some midnight snacks. But, we\u2019ll show you how to be a healthy late night snacker, and how to make the best out of your small dorm wing \u201ckitchen\u201d.<\/p>\n
The body tends to store food as fat if you eat it before bed, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you should go to bed starving! A healthy late night snack shouldn\u2019t be one that would make you gain weight, therefore it should be low in calories.<\/p>\n
1: Make a Yogurt Cubes
\nPour a homemade smoothie onto an ice tray, and freeze it. Then pop it into your mouth when you get cravings for something sweet! At IMSA, there\u2019s not
\na lot of fresh fruit available to make a smoothie, but ask your RC to make smoothies one night from Sodexo bananas, milk, and yogurt, and freeze the mixture!<\/p>\n
2. Popcorn
\nPopcorn is such a healthy alternative to chips, because it\u2019s lower in fat content, and it\u2019s such a lightweight snack, so you can fill your craving without actually eating that much popcorn, because you\u2019re fooling your mind.<\/p>\n
3. Dark Chocolate
\nIf you\u2019re up for a late night, treat yourself- dark chocolate is the choice for you! It contains less sugar than regular milk chocolate, and filled with antioxidants. It\u2019s caffeine without the stimulus itself! No crash guaranteed!<\/p>\n
4. Fruit
\nThough not a choice for some IMSA students, if you have access to fruit, it\u2019s a huge jackpot. Keep your portions under 100 calories- an apple, a cup of blueberries or grapes, bananas. Know what\u2019s in season and make an effort to seek them out whenever you are at the grocery store. It provides you with natural, non-processed sugar and low calories that can keep you satisfied throughout the night.<\/p>\n
4: Stock up on Protein
\nHave you ever realized you had started eating a bag of chips, without even realizing it? It\u2019s like you instinctively started to feed yourself with the things around you. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to keep healthy food in close proximity. Some trail mix nearby will do the trick in a snap, or spoon and a peanut butter jar is excellent for late night fuel.<\/p>\n
5:When you need to order out, order smart
\nLet\u2019s face it: sometimes you just don\u2019t want to make food. The best option now is to turn to the telephone and order out food. Yet don\u2019t immediately reach for that greasy pizza or heavy Chinese food, especially if it\u2019s late at night. Though other options may be a bit pricier, choosing something light will make you feel better in the long run. Why not try a slim Jimmy Johns sandwich instead of your usual chow fun? Or a Sarpino\u2019s salad instead of a deep dish pizza?<\/p>\n
In the end, it\u2019s up to you to decide what to eat tonight. But we hope you remember that eating healthy is one of the most important things to keep your entire body healthy and active, and also one of the things that IMSA students all too often lack. So put down that ramen, but you don\u2019t have to necessarily go hungry- look around you.Better food may be more reachable than you thought.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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