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If you are concerned about calories, and are simply looking for a tiny snack, a small serving of black olives will work well.
A healthy and nutritious sandwich can be made with turkey, which is high in tryptophan, and salad. Use whole grain bread!
This snack is full of healthy fats, fiber, and potassium, which makes it ideal. Just make sure that the bread is whole grain.
Forget the urban myths about cheese giving you bad dreams. It is full of calcium, protein, tryptophan, and melatonin!
These fantastic nuts are full of protein, fiber, and healthy fat. Just make sure you get the natural, unsalted variety.
Note the emphasis on the word "mini." The only reason pizzas get a bad reputation is because people tend to eat far too much! Essentially, they are bread, cheese, and tomato.
If you want an even lighter snack, just make the omelet with egg whites, add some spinach, and serve with a small side salad.
If you want to be even healthier, and keep your snack light, dip raw vegetables in hummus instead of bread!
This protein-rich food is nice for a late-night snack. It is even healthier if you add a bit of fruit to it.
For a fantastic and cheap source of protein and tryptophan, look no further than eggs for a simple midnight snack.
A small serving of couscous salad will satiate you, and not leave you feeling excessively full just before bed.
Try low-fat Greek yogurt, which is a great protein source. Not only this, but the calcium in yogurt helps your brain to use both tryptophan and melatonin.
The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a perfect late-night snack. Peanut butter is a natural source of tryptophan.
This is a good midnight snack option, as it is light and nutritious. Add some basil to make it more flavorsome.
These are full of protein, and a far healthier option than eating a bag of chips. Add some seasoning for additional flavor.
This inventive snack is satisfying and extremely easy to make, and consists of just tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
The combination of fiber and protein is excellent for sleep. Edamame beans also contain soy isoflavones, which can be useful for sleeping.
A great breakfast combination can also work perfectly as a late-night snack. Bananas and blueberries always work well!
This fantastic Greek yogurt-based dip goes perfectly with a small amount of bread or, even better, some raw vegetables!
Certainly a healthy and convenient option if bought, but even more healthy if you can make your own!
If you are thinking of a hugely healthy snack, look no further than pumpkin seeds. They are a great source of magnesium, zinc, and tryptophan.
A very light snack, and a healthy one too, frozen grapes will satisfy your cravings, and you can sleep without feeling too heavy.
These dried fruits are a fantastic source of melatonin. They are also low in calories, if you happen to be counting!
A great source of both protein and fiber, beans are also extremely cheap, and will certainly satiate your appetite.
A simple serving of noodles is a perfectly good option for a late-night snack. Throw in a few vegetables!
In general, vegetables are low in calories, and very good for you. They also often contain more nutrients when raw.
This hugely popular snack is extremely low in calories if you forgo ingredients like butter. Remember to go easy on added sugar or salt too.
Avoid cereals with excess sugar. But, as a snack, a good cereal is full of protein and fiber. You can also get calcium from adding milk, and extra vitamins and nutrients from a handful of fruit!
Full of potassium, vitamins, and fiber, bananas make an excellent and nutritious late-night snack.
Eating at midnight isn't ideal. However, sometimes people get post-dinner cravings that are hard to resist! And because you're very tired, you often go for the easiest option: junk food. This is an especially bad choice at this time of night.
So scrap this behavior, and take a look through the following gallery to discover the healthiest midnight snacks around.
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Eating at midnight isn't ideal. However, sometimes people get post-dinner cravings that are hard to resist! And because you're very tired, you often go for the easiest option: junk food. This is an especially bad choice at this time of night.
So scrap this behavior, and take a look through the following gallery to discover the healthiest midnight snacks around.