Sleep plays a key role in maintaining health, affecting not only energy levels, but also food behavior. The study of scientists from the University of OGIO showed that people sleeping less than seven hours a day more often choose harmful snacks.

Evening hunger forces them to eat more calories, sugar and carbohydrates, which can lead to weight gain and other problems. Why is this happening and how to avoid this - says Eatthis. Com.

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He also notes that among popular products for evening snacks, drinks with a high sugar content, alcohol, snacks and sweets predominate. This indicates that people not only consume more calories, but also choose food with low nutritional value. This can adversely affect health.

" A sedentary lifestyle, excessive use of gadgets and evening snacks are those factors that we were able to trace, ”adds Taylor.

The nutritionist Zoe Schroeder explains that lack of sleep has a direct effect on the level of hormone hormone - Grelin. Its increased level causes frequent harmful snacks.

" Since the body cannot effectively use excessive energy, it is deposited in the form of fat, ”she explains.

Nutriarian Angela Hawley, supports these conclusions, adding: " She also notes that lack of sleep affects cognitive functions, decision -making and mood.

However, if a snack is inevitable, regardless of how much you were sleeping, the nutritionist Marissa Meshulah recommends more useful options. Among them are Greek yogurt, which is distinguished by a high protein content and saturates well, as well as eggs, nuts, dried chickpeas, avocados, vegetables, cottage cheese with tomatoes, fruits and nut oil.