There are a host of stories claiming how bad eating at night and in the evening are for you and, whilst it is not the most healthy of habits to get into, things aren't really that bad.
However, it can be easy to pile on the weight this way so, instead of heading for the candy box; try these tasty healthy late night snacks alternatives.
Before anything else, it is necessary to actually see whether you are hungry or not.
Now, this may sound strange, but often the brain confuses thirst with hunger; so you could satisfy yourself with nothing more than a warm drink or even a glass of water.
Boredom too can be at fault; so look for signs here too.
As thirst can be such a driving force, soup can really be ideal for late night snackers.
It provides a solution to both issues of course, and is very tasty quite apart from anything else.
Quick, and with minimal effort, chicken soups are ideal, vegetable too; though it is best not to go with cream based options.
A variation on a theme in the thirst/hunger concept is through a bowl of cereal and milk.
There are some fantastic options readily available these days; relying on whole grains and so forth.
Be careful regards the sugar content, and how much you add though; which could render the thing noticeably unhealthy.
Fresh vegetables, alongside fruit are good at any time of the day.
And really make for wonderfully healthy late night snacks.
Celery, cucumber, and anything that can be sliced into easy to handle pieces are great.
Healthy dips from soft and cottage cheeses can be made too.
These are of course just a selection of the best healthy late night snacks to try; and making your own creations is wonderfully simple.
Just try and minimize processed foods, and salt and sugar, and all should be just fine.