In the evening, it’s tempting to raid the snack cabinet and indulge in sweets. It’s the time of day when exhaustion sets in, and all you crave is something sweet to enjoy while lounging on the couch.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t align with reducing sugar intake to maintain healthy skin and body. Instead, I suggest having a serving of spiced oatmeal with almonds as an evening snack. It’s a much better option that won’t have a negative impact on your blood sugar and insulin levels.
Stable Blood Sugar
The oatmeal contains no added sugar but gets its sweetness from Sukrin Gold, my favorite sugar substitute. It is based on natural sugars that the body cannot convert into energy. This helps you avoid the harmful effects that sugar has on sensitive skin and the body in general. You will also have good energy the next day, allowing you to skip breakfast if you wish. This can help you better maintain your overall calorie intake, making it easier to keep your body lean and toned.
Optimizes Sleep Quality and Recovery
Oats and almonds are both foods that support the production of the two sleep-enhancing hormones, serotonin and tryptophan. This will help you fall asleep faster, and the quality of your sleep will be much better than if you had eaten sugar or candy before bed.
Oats are 100% whole grain and high in fiber. This means that the nutrients are slowly absorbed while you sleep, supporting the body’s recovery after a day’s training. Oatmeal and almonds are among the favorites in any professional bodybuilder’s diet, as their high protein and nutrient content are optimal for muscle growth.
The spices cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon are active antioxidants that fight free radicals. They are taken directly from the spice shelf and are in powder form, making it super easy to add these wonderful flavors to the oatmeal and get the health benefits without it being complicated or expensive.
For the best results, it’s recommended to consume oatmeal about two hours before going to bed, allowing the body enough time to absorb it before sleep.
Recipe
• 80 g oatmeal
• 20 g chopped almonds
• 1 tsp Sukrin Gold
• A little salt
• Cardamom
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• 2 dl water
• 2 minutes at 1000 Watts in the microwave
• Stir in 1/2 dl oat drink
Contains approximately 20 grams of protein.
You can experiment with other ratios and, for example, use muesli instead of oats.