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The One Carb You Should Eat Before Bed For Weight Loss, According To A Nutritionist

October 13, 2017 by Emily Belfiore
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If you're dieting, you've definitely been told to avoid carbs. And, you've probably been advised not to eat before bed, right? Well, what if we told you that there was a healthy way to eat carbs before bed that would help you lose weight? We thought that would get your attention... 

 

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quinoa before bed

Quinoa is a food you've definitely tried to incorporate into your diet for weight loss before. But, it looks like it's best to have this carb before bed if you want to lose weight.

quinoa before bed

"Quinoa is an excellent carb to eat for weight loss," says Regina Fazzini, R.D. "It's high in protein and dietary fiber, which will help you feel full and get your metabolism sped up to burn calories efficiently. It's also low in calories, so its the perfect food to have before bed if you need a little snack." 

quinoa before bed

But, is eating before bed really a good way to lose weight? Apparently it is! It's never good to skip a meal, because that leads to your blood sugar crashing and your body storing calories as fat instead of burning them. "By eating the proper portions of healthy foods, your blood sugar stabilizes and allows your fat burning hormone, glucagon, will take care of the weight loss part," Fazzini says. 

qunioa before bed

Wow, this sounds good to us! Who else is excited to eat carbs before bed and still lose weight?

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Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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Variety of different types of bread on a table.
Costco bakery section filled with delicious baked goods.
Woman holding her head in distress or pain.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting down.
Celebrity event with fans capturing moments with phones.
Assorted drinks from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to a cup of aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil in a kitchen.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Person checking the time while enjoying breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products in a store.
Cooked salmon served with rice and greens on a plate.
Inside view of a Costco store with shoppers.
Woman taking magnesium supplements from a bottle.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked goods from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries and fresh salad on a plate.
Frozen pizza displayed in a grocery store aisle.
Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.