What are some good snacks before bedtime?

Dvst8or · 11-12-2005, 04:26 AM

I know cottage cheese is one of them. Are there any other good snacks to eat before bedtime?

Thanks,
Brian

**Sixpack** · 11-12-2005, 12:03 PM

Well I usually have a meal of oats,almonds and a whey blend. You could do the same , but baiscally make sure you have heatlhy fats and a slow digesting protein would be a good choice. Adding carbs before bed is not a problem either so don't be afraid of carbs before bed.

**bigDman** · 11-12-2005, 12:36 PM

i eat almods before bed or tuna

**Peaked_18** · 11-12-2005, 01:40 PM

Cottage cheese - probably the only thing I would eat before bed otherwise some nuts would be okay.

~~2Ripped4U~~ · 11-12-2005, 02:02 PM

^^^^^^^^

Yup

Dosquito · 11-12-2005, 05:00 PM

Broccoli (fiber for slower absorbtion) + whey (cheaper than casein/cottage cheese) + nuts/fat + a little milk= you are a winner

**DJSTARER** · 11-12-2005, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dosquito

Broccoli (fiber for slower absorbtion) + whey (cheaper than casein/cottage cheese) + nuts/fat + a little milk= you are a winner

yes... whey is cheaper than casein, but is almost far inferior before bed time as well. Whey is a supplement which has an awsome protein rating and super fast absorbtion. This absortion rate is what makes it a poor choice before bed. Even if it is mixed with something else to slow down its absorbtion, you will find much better effects with 4%, low, or Fat free Cottage cheese. Not only this, but many think Cottage cheese tastes awsome (many will disagree as well). If you dress it with some splenda and cinnomon, it tastes wonderful (especially the 4% fat variety).

I also either add some peanut butter or nuts to slows its absorbtion down, add efa's, make it taste better and jack up the kcals.

**Sixpack** · 11-12-2005, 09:00 PM

Broccoli is a staple before bed for me along with kidney beans, walnuts, almonds and either a shake or chicken.I actually like a small salad before bed.

Cantide · 11-12-2005, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

yes... whey is cheaper than casein, but is almost far inferior before bed time as well. Whey is a supplement which has an awsome protein rating and super fast absorbtion. This absortion rate is what makes it a poor choice before bed. Even if it is mixed with something else to slow down its absorbtion, you will find much better effects with 4%, low, or Fat free Cottage cheese. Not only this, but many think Cottage cheese tastes awsome (many will disagree as well). If you dress it with some splenda and cinnomon, it tastes wonderful (especially the 4% fat variety).

I also either add some peanut butter or nuts to slows its absorbtion down, add efa's, make it taste better and jack up the kcals.

Ditto.

I keep a huge stock of Slim Fast shakes in my bedroom to slam down before bed and right when I get up. A good finisher and starter IMO.

**A.FreeRadical** · 11-12-2005, 10:37 PM

Any protein source is good before bed along with a healthy fat to slow down the digestion process. Plain fat free yogurt with mixed nuts in it is a favorite of mine. Cottage cheese and natural peanut butter would be fine. When I travelled, I didn't have a lot of cooking options, so I combined whey with milk and olive oil to make a slow to digest protein shake. (It tasted creamy.)

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**NYCmitch25** · 11-13-2005, 12:19 AM

1 tablespoon of natty PB on an apple (slices) or on a slice of wheat toast.

Low-fat cheese (casein is the main protein in cheese) or cottage cheese.

Veggies are ok any time.

1 scoop of Muscle Milk mixed in water.

Hand full of nuts like almonds or peanuts.

Yogurt is ok.

These are a few late night meals I do:
2 eggs, 1 can of tuna fish on a slice of wheat, low-fat/sodium meats like chicken & turkey. I make these meals all with 1-2 tbpns of olive oil for fat.

**builtbeast** · 11-13-2005, 01:31 AM

I always have cottage cheese before bed.

But quite often I also will have whey and/or natural peanut butter or nuts in addition to the cottage cheese.

**antihero** · 11-13-2005, 01:35 AM

protein shake and vegetables...

11-12-2005, 04:26 AM	#1
Dvst8or Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 53 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	What are some good snacks before bedtime? I know cottage cheese is one of them. Are there any other good snacks to eat before bedtime? Thanks, Brian

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Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 870 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Well I usually have a meal of oats,almonds and a whey blend. You could do the same , but baiscally make sure you have heatlhy fats and a slow digesting protein would be a good choice. Adding carbs before bed is not a problem either so don't be afraid of carbs before bed. __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

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bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,619 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	i eat almods before bed or tuna __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

11-12-2005, 09:00 PM	#8
Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 870 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Broccoli is a staple before bed for me along with kidney beans, walnuts, almonds and either a shake or chicken.I actually like a small salad before bed. __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

11-12-2005, 10:37 PM	#10
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 57	Any protein source is good before bed along with a healthy fat to slow down the digestion process. Plain fat free yogurt with mixed nuts in it is a favorite of mine. Cottage cheese and natural peanut butter would be fine. When I travelled, I didn't have a lot of cooking options, so I combined whey with milk and olive oil to make a slow to digest protein shake. (It tasted creamy.) * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

11-12-2005, 01:40 PM	#4
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,297 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Cottage cheese - probably the only thing I would eat before bed otherwise some nuts would be okay.

11-12-2005, 02:02 PM	#5
~~2Ripped4U~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,463 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	^^^^^^^^ Yup

11-12-2005, 05:00 PM	#6
Dosquito Amateur Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 35 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Broccoli (fiber for slower absorbtion) + whey (cheaper than casein/cottage cheese) + nuts/fat + a little milk= you are a winner

11-13-2005, 12:19 AM	#11
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,088 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 49	1 tablespoon of natty PB on an apple (slices) or on a slice of wheat toast. Low-fat cheese (casein is the main protein in cheese) or cottage cheese. Veggies are ok any time. 1 scoop of Muscle Milk mixed in water. Hand full of nuts like almonds or peanuts. Yogurt is ok. These are a few late night meals I do: 2 eggs, 1 can of tuna fish on a slice of wheat, low-fat/sodium meats like chicken & turkey. I make these meals all with 1-2 tbpns of olive oil for fat.

11-13-2005, 01:31 AM	#12
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,828 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 98	I always have cottage cheese before bed. But quite often I also will have whey and/or natural peanut butter or nuts in addition to the cottage cheese.

11-13-2005, 01:35 AM	#13
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	protein shake and vegetables... __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

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