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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

A question I get asked a lot is, Is it bad to eat late at night?

This causes some of your stomach acids to move upward, causing some of that oh-so-painful heartburn.

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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

Thats not to say that a bedtime snack is always a bad idea.

In general, she recommends keeping it small, at about 200 calories.

Below, find two snacks that fit the bill.

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Still hungry?

Heres what to eat before bed, according to an RD

1.

Peanut butter and banana

Bananas are high in potassium and magnesium, which can help your muscles relax.

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Yet another reason why these two ingredients are literally a dream team.

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2.

Plain Greek yogurt is filled with many properties that can positively impact your sleep.

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For starters, its a high-protein food thats low in sugar and filled with probiotics.

The protein will help keep you full at night and probiotics can help improve sleep quality, says Beckerman.

To hear about even more of Beckermans go-to somnolent snacks, watch the full video.

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(Spoiler: Chia pudding is on the table.)

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