I call my husband a "Midnight Monster" because of his post supper snacking. After I go to bed, he heads for the pantry and chomps away at the chips and bites into all of the brownies! As much as I kid, his habits might be best blamed on his television choices and not his sweet tooth.
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, "people watching a Hollywood action movie ate twice the amount of snacks as those watching an interview program." Researchers believe that it is the stimulation of the fast paced programming that draws its viewers in and distracts them from what (and how much) they are eating.
Rather than banning the Die Hard Trilogies in our home, my "Midnight Monster" could become my "Wellness Warrior" by pre-portioning his showtime snacks. Better yet, he should feast on whole foods (like fruits and vegetables) when his mouth is seeking action to mimic the pace of the late night programming!
((Photo Source: http://scienceblog.com/74184/television-content-affects-snacking-behavior/#6jD5wGBz6l2TLrf7.97))
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