In modern society, a lot of people would stay up late at the night, some for work, and some for study. In such a case, it is necessary to eat some food at the late night, so as to provide enough energy and nutrition to their body. However, we all know that eating food before bedtime will easily make people fat. Then, what food should we eat at the late night, to meet the basic needs of our body while will not make us fat? Following are some suggestions for you.

First, fruits
Fruits are the best food to eat before you go to bed, because they not only contain a variety of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, etc., but also contain little heat, so you don't have to worry about getting fat. What's more, fruits can satisfy your hunger and give you a sense of satiety. Fruits such as apple, banana and kiwi fruit are all good choices.

Second, whole grains
Whole grains contain a large number of B vitamins, which can regulate the metabolism of human body and strengthen the function of nervous system. At the same time, B vitamins also have the effect of eliminating the irritable and restless emotion, as well as promoting sleep quality. There are various kinds of whole grain food, such as oats, barley, brown rice, whole-wheat bread, whole-wheat cookie, and so on.

Third, milk and walnut
Research has found out that, if calcium and magnesium are used together, it will become a natural agent for relaxing and tranquilizing. With a large number of calcium, milk is recognized as one of the best food to promote the sleep. While walnut contains a lot of magnesium. In clinical, it is often used to treat neurasthenia, insomnia, forgetfulness, dream and other symptoms.

Fourth, millet congee
Millet contains a high content of tryptophan, which can metabolize and produce serotonin in the body. Serotonin can inhibit the excitation of central nervous system, thus making people have a sleepy feeling. At the same time, serotonin can be further transformed into melatonin in the body, while melatonin has been confirmed to have the effect of tranquilizing and promoting sleep. Millet contains the most abundant tryptophan in all the grains. It is a good idea to add some millet at supper, which can increase the number of tryptophan entering the brain. In addition, other foods such as pumpkin seeds, shrimp, laver and black sesame also contains a high content of tryptophan.