Late-Night Recipe 1:
Mung Bean and Job's Tears Porridge: Combine equal parts glutinous rice, Job's tears, and mung beans. Blend into a smooth paste using a blender.
Double Nut Mustard Greens: Blanch 250g mustard greens in boiling water, cool, then mix with shredded green peppers, shredded carrots, walnut kernels (lightly stir-fried, not deep-fried, under 25g), boiled peanuts, and seasonings.
1 cup yogurt.
Analysis: Mung beans clear heat and reduce inflammation; Job's tears strengthen the spleen and reduce swelling. Combining them with japonica rice into a porridge provides both health benefits and energy. Walnuts and peanuts, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, help alleviate brain fatigue. Mustard greens and yogurt supply vitamins and minerals. This combination minimizes the physical toll of staying up late without causing weight gain.
Late-Night Recipe 2:
Colorful Fruit & Vegetable Juice: Tomatoes, oranges, celery (each to taste), 1 cup milk. Blend into juice, adding honey or rock sugar to taste.
Half a pound of boiled edamame.
1 pack multigrain crackers.
Analysis: The fruit and vegetable juice with milk eliminates the hassle of cooking while providing ample nutrients and delicious flavor—a win-win. Whole grain crackers primarily supply carbohydrates. Soybeans are rich in phospholipids, which support brain health and effectively alleviate fatigue.
Late-Night Recipe 3:
Multigrain Porridge: Combine equal portions of japonica rice, peanuts, mung beans, red beans, cowpeas, and lotus seeds into a porridge. Add rock sugar to taste.
Yogurt Fruit Salad: Mix one cup of yogurt with peaches, tomatoes, watermelon, oranges, and cantaloupe to taste.
Cold Tofu Shreds Salad: Shred 200g tofu, carrot, purple cabbage, red and yellow bell peppers (all to taste). Dice tomatoes. Blanch amaranth greens in boiling water, cool, then combine all ingredients. Season to taste.
Analysis: Multigrain porridge not only provides energy but is rich in nutrients, especially B vitamins (particularly B1) and minerals, making it an excellent nutritional source. Mung beans reduce internal heat, red beans alleviate swelling, while cowpeas, peanuts, and lotus seeds offer nourishing benefits—ideal for those who stay up late. The yogurt-fruit combination is both delicious and nutritious, achieving complementary nutrient effects.The vibrant colors of cold-tossed shredded tofu stimulate appetite. While soy products deliver high-quality protein, various vegetables provide abundant vitamins—especially Vitamin C and beta-carotene—which alleviate fatigue, protect eyesight, and reduce eye strain from prolonged computer or TV use.
Precautions During Late Nights
1. Avoid napping mid-work, no matter how tired you feel. Like a machine, sudden on-off cycles are harmful to your body. Rest only after completing tasks.
2. If drowsiness strikes before tasks are completed, consume coffee or tea for alertness. Opt for hot beverages and moderate strength to avoid stomach irritation.
3. Deep breathing is essential during all-nighters as the brain demands increased oxygen.
4. After finishing tasks, consciously wind down. Even if you don't sleep, sit in a chair and mentally settle.
Remedies After Staying Up Late
1. Before bed or after waking, apply a moisturizing mask for 5-10 minutes to replenish dehydrated skin.
2. When applying skincare products, massage your face for five minutes first.
3. When washing your face after waking up, stimulate facial blood circulation by alternating between cold and warm water.
4. Start your morning with a cup of goji berry tea, which helps replenish energy and nourish the body.
5. Do some simple stretching exercises to loosen your muscles and invigorate your spirit.
6. Eat a substantial breakfast, but avoid cold foods.