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Dinner, being the last meal of the day, plays an important role in terms of your decision to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Nutritionists and fitness experts say that your dinner should be filling, high in nutrient density, low in calories, and easy to digest. Also, as there is a long gap between dinner and breakfast, this meal should be consumed at a time which is not too early, nor too late.
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If you want something light as well as filled with a lot of nutrients, soup is your best option. It is very easy to cook and you can add some extra ingredients as per your taste to make it more nutritious and tasty. If you want a meal packed with nutrition, you can add soup with a lot of vegetables and also chicken if you are a non-vegetarian. This is a great way to spice up your last meal of the day. Soups are also very easy to digest and ideal for dinner.
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Millets are easy to digest and lighter on the stomach as compared to wheat, especially at dinner time. Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi along with leafy vegetables are exactly the nutrition you need before going to bed. They are very filling and very easy to digest. You can have a variety of meals like in the form of roti or khichdi, depending on what you love.
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Oats are a good source of fibre and water that are satiating and help avoid any midnight munching. “Oats contain healthy complex carbohydrates and a powerful soluble fibre beta-glucan, which helps manage blood sugar levels, preventing them from dipping at night. Also, eating oats for dinner will help you sleep better, as it is a natural source of melatonin.
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Vegetables for dinner are a good option as they are rich in fiber, which helps in digestion and balances blood sugar levels. Moreover, consuming vegetables supports weight management and improves heart health.
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High biological value protein and fibre with complex carbohydrates are a good way to end the day. “Well balanced and good quality nutrients are important to help the body recover while we sleep.
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Consuming foods made with refined flour lack good nutrition and result in blood sugar spikes, irregular bowel movements, and a change in acidity levels of the stomach. In the long run, these lead to higher complications such as constipation, lowered metabolism and even some hormonal irregularities.
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Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower contain raffinose, which our body is not able to digest well and break down at night. “Cruciferous vegetables travel from the small intestine to the large intestine undigested. Although they are extremely nutritious, you should avoid it before going to bed as it may cause bloating, or gas, and you might not get proper sleep because of it.
