Some bedtime snack ideas for PCOS include whole grain crackers with natural peanut butter, a slice of spelt toast with mashed avocado, or an apple with a small handful of unsalted almonds.
When you desperately want some chips, check out PCOS approved foods like nut or seed crackers. I like the Crunch Master seed crackers, Mary's Gone Crackers, and Nut Thins- which are usually made from almonds. I like to pair them with some cheese for an awesome snack that leaves me feeling satisfied.
Cottage cheese is a great choice before bed (if you like the stuff), because it's packed with casein and whey protein to keep you full and repair and build your muscles all night long. Top with berries, almonds, or whatever you like and you have a filling, healthy pre-bedtime snack.
Most women with PCOS crave sugary foods, even after eating meals. This is due to increases in insulin. To best manage insulin levels and cut down the amount of sugar in your diet: Opt for fruit instead of sugary foods during sugar cravings.
Opting for healthy fats, lean proteins, whole grains, and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of PCOS or manage its symptoms. Meanwhile, it is best to avoid highly processed foods and those containing high levels of fat, added sugar, and salt.
Avoid snacking on simple “naked” carbohydrates. For example: plain crackers, chips, popcorn, and pretzels generally don't contain much protein, fat, or fiber. These snacks aren't going to fill you up so you will be more likely to overeat or start searching for another snack an hour later.
1. Cherries. Cherries (especially sour cherries like the Montmorency variety) are one of the only (and highest) natural food sources of melatonin. Studies have shown a boost in circulating melatonin after consumption of cherries, though sweet cherries have half the melatonin content as sour cherries.
Eating a small amount of peanut butter as part of a healthy snack before bed may help improve sleep quality and prevent overeating and weight gain the following day. Peanut butter is a nutrient-dense, high-calorie food containing vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber.
Should I eat if I am hungry in the middle of the night?
“If you are hungry, you should eat something, regardless of the time of day,” says Aimee Takamura, registered dietitian and director of wellness and sustainability at Restaurant Associates. “The act of eating late at night does not affect metabolism or lead to many of the adverse effects you may have heard of.
What happens when you eat protein right before bed?
Protein ingested prior to sleep is effectively digested and absorbed during sleep, thereby increasing plasma amino acid availability and stimulating muscle protein synthesis during overnight sleep in both young and old.
