Should I Eat Before Bed? A Dilemma for Night Shift Workers

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Night shift workers face the dilemma of late-night snacking, particularly when transitioning from smoking to eating more frequently. The discussion highlights the impact of late-night eating on waistlines and suggests practical solutions such as incorporating exercise into snacking habits. A common practice among participants includes consuming light snacks like cereal or cheese before bed, emphasizing moderation and mindful eating. Establishing rules, such as walking while snacking, can help mitigate weight gain associated with late-night eating.

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  • Understanding of nutrition and its effects on metabolism
  • Knowledge of healthy snacking options
  • Familiarity with exercise routines suitable for night shift workers
  • Awareness of the psychological aspects of late-night eating habits
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Night shift workers, health enthusiasts, nutritionists, and anyone seeking to manage late-night eating habits effectively.

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So I've got the munchies but it's like 20 minutes until I should go to bed.
To eat, or not to eat! That is the question of the morning!
 
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That's a problem I regularly suffer from.Since giving up smoking I am snacking more, particularly late at night and my waistline is showing the results.Ho hum it looks like I need to think about dieting.
 
Nah, just go exercise more! To pass the time you could take a few Twinkies out on your nightly walk. Or...you could make a rule so that anytime you are eating a snack you MUST be briskly walking somewhere.
 
When I'm working nights (as I am right now) and get home around 6 AM I eat a snack sized bowl of cereal and go straight to bed. If I'm on a normal day schedule and really hungry right before bed I'll eat a piece of cheese or have some milk.
 

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