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A lot of whats been done on nighttime eating is, Did you eat after eight?

But he hopes people use these findings to reconsider their evening schedule.

And if youre sleep deprived, youre unlikely to reach for healthy snacks.

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Christopher A. Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND is a researcher and professor of medical dietetics and family medicine at Ohio State University.

Of course, this isnt always possible because, well, life.

Snacks should be balanced, which means they include a variety of nutrients, she says.

Its also important to stay hydrated, as dehydration can be confused for hunger, Rifkin notes.

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So too can boredom or stress.

If someone is physically hungry, they should absolutely eat something, she says.

And she offers one (SMH-obvious) final suggestion if youre a late-night snacker: Go to bed earlier.

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For most people, going to bed at midnight likely wont lead to adequate sleep, she points.

Its something to sleep on, to be sure.

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