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It always strikes right after your brush your teethof courseand feelsabsolutely impossible to ignore.
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Whatever the reason for your late night cravings, they’re totally normal.
And registered dietitians agree.
These 11 snacks cover all those bases.
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Delicious, soothing, low in calories, and full of healthy spices."
Amy ShapiroM.S., R.D., C.D.N.
“Some days, I like to save some of my food quota for a nighttime snack.
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My go-to is the Wonderful Pistachios Sweet Chili 100-calorie pack.
It contains about 30 pistachios.
Because they’re not shelled, I spend longer eating them, which makes for a more mindful snacktime.
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I also like to top it with two to three vegan chocolate chips.
Shannon Garcia, M.D.S., R.D.
The carbohydrates create an insulin release, which helps tryptophan put in your brain and makes you sleepy.
The nut butter provides a few grams of protein and some healthy fat. "
Jessica Levinson, R.D.N.
“I tend to want something sweetbut not too caloricin the evening.
So I usually reach for fresh seasonal fruit as a snack.
Jackie Newgent, R.D., culinary nutritionist and author ofThe All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook.
My favorite brands are Lindt or Lake Champlain.
This combo can also help balance your blood sugar while you sleep.”
They’re also low in calories and packed with antioxidants.”
Bananas are also a natural source of melatonin, and the protein from the peanut butter is satisfying.
Plus, it’s easy to make."
Sarah-Jane Bedwell, R.D., L.D.N., host ofCooking with Sarah-Jane
Quotes have been edited for clarity.
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