If you are genuinely hungry, a calm response often works better than forcing yourself to endure it.

Many people react to nighttime hunger with immediate guilt. They assume they should not eat anything at all.

But if you are genuinely hungry, a small steady snack can work better than forcing yourself to endure it until you rebound harder.

A steadier night snack is usually:

1. Not too large
2. Includes some protein if possible
3. Not built entirely around sugar and crunch

Examples include:

1. Yogurt
2. Fruit with some nuts
3. Warm milk or soy milk
4. An egg with a small carb portion

Night hunger is not a moral failure. The question is whether the response makes the night calmer or more chaotic.

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