Bed-time Meal

[jcregs]

I always hear to have something like a casein shake before bed, but what about eating real protein food (e.g. grilled chicken, tuna, etc.) before bed? Would that be ok, or is there a big difference?

-Thanks

jcregs

 

[anthrax]

IMHO it would even be better!

you have to eat a slow release protein : real food, casein
just don't take whey which will be quickly digested

 

[Bill W]

Grilled chicken and lightly cooked fibrous vegies is a great meal before bed. I like the vegies in there, because it gives me a satisfied, full feeling that helps me sleep. I think it also stabilizes my gastro-intestinal system. I hate getting up in the middle of the night to take a not-all-that-great dump of the too much protein powder variety.

 

[javaguru]

I have 6oz. of lean red meat and flax oil before bed.

 

[diamonddiceclay]

I eat turkey-it's more filling than a shake

 

[Stanger5.0]

Cottage Cheese

 

[riskybizz007]

I would agree... If you can take in a pure protein source like a chicken breast w/ no carbs do it! I think it's much better than a shake, even better than cassein. I just can't tolerate another meal before bed b/c i eat late and i usually have to force myself to drink a cassein shake before bed.

 

[cozmokramer]

bump

 

[hookdup]

Sorry to bring this post back up to the top, but I'm trying to add a fibrous carb to my bedtime meal.
Question is what???
I know I could have broccoli or something like that but I guess my brain is programmed to think of this meal as a sort of dessert.
I have a protein shake (no carbs) and was just hoping to add to this.
Would a banana be really bad?
What about a piece of melba toast?

They're not fibrous carbs but are they a lot worse?
Would it be better to get a protein shake that includes carbs???

Someone, anyone, help???

 

[anthrax]

brocolli or any other fibrous vegetables with proteins won't hurt even if you're cutting

just take them with moderation

and meat/fish/eggs would be a better protein source than a shake for your bed time meal