What To Eat Before Sleep To Burn Fat For those who get the munchies right before bed, this is for you. Full disclaimer: We all know that regularly eating late at night could lead to weight gain. That's especially true if you're snacking on foods that contain refined carbs and starches—like bread and rice, as well as guilty-pleasure items like potato chips and cookies—which are low in fiber and high in sugar. Sure, they may be a quick fix for your hunger, but if you don't use the converted energy, those calories can be stored as fat. Talk about bad news for your waistline. ⓘ Still, experts say it's best not to go to bed hungry (and here's why). So when your tummy starts rumbling after you turn out the lights, what should you do? Try reaching for a high-protein snack like cottage cheese. That was the food used in a Florida State University study published in the British Journal
