Friday 11 November 2016

Is High-Protein Midnight Snacking A Recipe For Fat Bellies?

Welcome back, health enthusiasts!

Midnight snacks because you’re genuinely hungry. Protein shakes before bed according to the instructions on the tin. Heck, even just a tall glass of warm milk to help you sleep. Is any of it okay? For years, nutritionists have argued over whether or not eating before sleeping will make you fat or promote cardiovascular disease. However, recent studies suggest that there may be hope for those of us who have been having our nighttime protein shakes. Low calorie, high protein snacks before bedtime may indeed boost protein synthesis without altering fat or carbohydrate metabolism. It may also suppress appetite, increase energy expenditure, promote muscle hypertrophy, and decrease fat. So here’s to you, fellow gym-goers: We’re raising our protein shakes in the name of a good night’s sleep!

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