OT - Eating before bed

I don't usually eat immediately before bed. I try to eat when I am hungry, but I am not usually hungry at that time. Sometimes I will have a dessert, cookie, cake, or ice cream, but not that often. I don't put too much faith in these types of dietitians opinions. I am sure there is some value, but I have a friend who studied this in school, and she's the last person you would want advice from.

I think it is more healthy to avoid eating before bed. For one thing it gives your body and digestion system a rest. One explanation why the French can eat high calorie, gourmet meals and still remain slender, the so-called 'French Paradox' is because they do not eat between meals, while some overweight Americans graze and snack all day long.

I try to control my weight (when not flaring) by not eating between meals. When feeling hungry I just ignore it and it usually will soon pass. If the hunger pangs become too strong then I will indulge eating an apple or piece of fruit.

One reason why I am so careful is that I am pre-diabetic and measure my fasting blood sugar first thing every morning. I'm not taking meds but my blood sugar is below the 'pre-diabetic' range when I don't eat before bedtime and that makes me think my pancreas is getting a much needed rest.

I always eat right before I go to sleep- usually 700-1000 calories and I usually eat this meal in bed! Haha I don't go to bed til around 12 am or 1 am so I will eat around 11:30 pm/12 am and then fall asleep.

I absolutely cannot go to bed with an empty stomach or hungry at all. I will wake up around 2 or 3 am STARVING and raid the kitchen and bring a bunch of food up to bed. It's just easier to stuff my face right before I fall asleep.

Granted, my food absorption is not good so I like eating a big amount and not being able to move (no burning calories that way).

I just don't eat a big quantity of food. I prefer very calorie dense foods like a container of full fat yogurt/cottage cheese with a couple spoonfuls of peanut butter, a cut up chocolate bar, and a cup of fruit. That is my usual bed time "snack."