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8 Foods That Make You Gain Weight When Eaten At Night

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Bread & Pastries

When it comes to evening meals, bread and pastries should be avoided because of their high carbohydrate content. The body uses carbohydrates for easily-burnable energy during the day, and any leftover carbs get stored as fat when you sleep. 

If you still want bread for dinner, opt for wholegrain — it's much more nutritious and keeps you fuller for longer. But beware: Supermarkets will often try to sell white bread dyed with dark malt and sprinkled with grains as "whole gain." Real whole grain bread is made with 90% whole grains. Best find a baker you trust for the real thing.


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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!