Almonds
Being a rich source of tryptophan, a sleep-supporting amino acid, almonds make an excellent midnight snack that simply requires zero effort to prepare and its protein content will keep you full all night.
Dark chocolate
Chocolate is one of the most misunderstood food items. While it is usually associated with bad health, its dark variant actually makes for a healthy midnight snack owing to its high levels of antioxidants. Added benefits include insulin sensitivity, and lower blood pressure.
Pistachios
Pistachios make an excellent choice as a midnight snack due to their comparatively low fat content as compared to other nuts. However, try to get shelled pistachios so that you simply do not get the luxury of putting a handful into your mouth and end up overeating.
Kale chips
While kale chips are no fool-proof way to trick your body into ditching the potato chips packet at midnight, the greasy carbs that typical potato chips offer is no match for the sheer abundance of vitamins and cancer-fighting chemicals in kale. Moreover, adding a pinch of salt, pepper and herbs can take your kale chips to another level, a level of taste from which it would be really hard to return back!
Make these food choices when that midnight hunger pang strikes so that your body can thank you later!