fruit before bed?

Master Moron · Wed, June 1st, 2005, 08:47 AM

I usually eat some plain tuna and a piece of fruit before bed. But, is it bad to have the carbs that are in the fruit before bed? I mean, just the tuna plain isn't really satisfying. I mean, I love tuna sandwiches, but tuna plain is pretty nasty. But, having a nice piece of fruit afterwards makes it worth it. But, I've heard a lot of people on this board saying that carbs before bed is a bad idea.

don_1987 · Wed, June 1st, 2005, 09:04 AM

I just did... A pear, that is. And I'm planning to go to bed as soon as I finish sending this post :d_biggrin

jsbrook · Wed, June 1st, 2005, 09:33 AM

A high-fiber, low GI fruit like a pear is fine before bed. It's grain carbs that I think should be eliminated. Ultimately, as long as you're in a caloric deficit and your food choices are wise (clean and healthy), you will lose fat anyhow.

JeremyLikness · Wed, June 1st, 2005, 10:42 AM

Can't imagine why fruit before bed is bad. It's low glycemic, and, more importantly, it is the preferred source to replenish the liver, which usually runs out of reserves releasing blood sugar during the night (contrary to popular belief, you burn a lot of calories in your sleep and require some blood sugar to fuel recovery ... if it's not present, the body will be more than happy to convert your proteins into sugars to do the job).

Jeremy

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

A high-fiber, low GI fruit like a pear is fine before bed. It's grain carbs that I think should be eliminated. Ultimately, as long as you're in a caloric deficit and your food choices are wise (clean and healthy), you will lose fat anyhow.