Should I eat before bed?
You can eat before bed if it helps. A planned protein-containing snack can reduce nighttime hunger and may support overnight amino acid availability, especially if dinner was early or protein was low. Casein, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, lean meat, tofu, or a simple mixed snack can all work.
The limits are digestion and sleep. Very large meals, high-fat meals, spicy foods, or lots of fluid right before bed can worsen reflux or wakeups. If bedtime eating helps adherence and sleep, keep it. If it turns into grazing or disrupts sleep, move more food earlier.