bedtime snack

Hi,
I don't have any problem with acid reflux at night so what is the problem with me having a bedtime snack?
I have read that you shouldn't eat 3 hours before bedtime but I always sleep better if I snack and go to bed on a full stomach.
Or this may be just a lifetime habit that I don't want to break,I don't know.
Any responses?
Thanks!

I eat low carb; a protein-fat snack is part of my nightly ritual.

When you eat just prior to going to bed your digestion is slowing down. Below is a clip form an article I read. The trick is to eat the right type of snack, nothing too heavy



Deep sleep is when the body rests and repairs itself ready for another day. The body simply isn't designed to cope with a heavy meal just before sleep.

If you have a really full stomach and you lie down, you're more likely to get a bit of reflux. You've got your digestion cranked up at full speed when your body should actually be relaxed, calm — more to help you get a really good night's sleep
Being hungry is as disruptive to sleep as being too full. A light snack one hour before bed can help fuel your body for rest. But not just any snack.

"The ideal mix of foods for a really good night's sleep are going to be some carbohydrate foods, preferably the wholegrain versions of those, and then some protein foods — but just a small amount. Now a really good example of that would be something like a banana with a glass of milk, a slice of toast with a small amount of cheese or turkey on top,"

There was a recent thread about 5 foods recommended for late eating. Did you read it? If I go to bed with my stomach gnawing at me it adversely affects my sleep, but I can't load up on just anything. Beside reflux and GERD, those with difficulty sleeping may find late eating is a contributing factor, something about circadian rhythms and wake/sleep signals that food can give the body/brain. There was a day and time when eating late had absolutely no ill affect on my sleep. That changed though, and I've had to add this to my sleep hygiene considerations. but NOT gonna go to bed hungry.

If you can tolerate it, what the heck!
Of course, I 'm trying to cut back; and since my metabolism turns late-night snacks into fat--I'll pass.
Enjoy!

Its not what you eat but calorie intake does matter according to this nutrition Professor.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/tw ... index.html

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