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With its high-carb crust and sugary tomato sauce, pizza is a calorie-dense meal that can leave you feeling bloated and sluggish.
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Especially creamy or cheesy pasta dishes, such as fettuccine Alfredo or mac and cheese, can be very high in refined carbs and fats, leading to potential weight gain and disrupted sleep.
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The combination of a starchy bun, sugary condiments, and fatty meats can make this a very heavy meal that's hard to digest before bed.
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Often containing white rice, oil, and sometimes sugary sauces, fried rice is a carb-heavy option that can spike your blood sugar levels.
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Whether it's mashed potatoes, fries, or potato gratin, these dishes are high in carbs and often paired with fatty ingredients, making them a poor choice for a light dinner.
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While sometimes considered a breakfast food, sugary cereals for dinner can lead to a rapid spike and crash in blood sugar, affecting your sleep quality.
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Items like fried chicken or fish sticks, which are breaded and deep-fried, add a lot of unnecessary carbs and fats to your meal.
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Tacos made with refined flour tortillas, especially those loaded with cheese and sour cream, can be a heavy, carb-dense dinner choice.
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For a healthier dinner, consider meals that are higher in protein and healthy fats, and lower in refined carbs.