You may have heard that if you're trying to lose
weight, you shouldn't eat carbs late at night, because it'll make you gain
weight. Leanne Ward, a sports dietitian known as the_fitness_dietitian on
Instagram, posted to settle things once and for all.
Leanne says, "They won't... as long as the
carbs/meals you consume are within your energy budget. Ie... any macronutrients
(carbs, fat & protein) will make you gain weight if you're eating in
surplus (too much food for your body's needs)." She goes on, "As long
as the calories you're consuming at night are within your body's required
amounts, you will not gain weight."
So, basically, as long as you eat the right number
of calories per day, including the appropriate amount of carbs, fats, and
protein for your goals, it doesn't matter what time you eat them. Amazing to
hear this from a dietitian, right?!
Leanne does have some advice about when it's best to load up on carbs. She
says, "My top tip is to space your carbohydrate intake around your
training, your body responds best & uptakes carbs easiest straight after an
exercise session. I eat 150g of rice at dinner most nights after my
workout... I also have carbs the morning after training & just before my
training sessions. I haven't gained any weight as my body needs these carbs to
recover & fuel my body."
So go ahead and eat that pasta for dinner, or that
brown rice or sweet potato with your salmon. The
only carbs you might want to avoid late at night are the simple carbs and
the sugary ones like cake, crackers, or ice cream (sorry). Eating those
will spike your blood-sugar levels, and when your energy levels spike and
plummet, it could disrupt your sleep.
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