Which is the Perfect Time for Dinner
Scientific claims on this issue are contradictory. In principle, eating late at night has long been “stigmatized” because it interferes with healthy sleep. According to some studies, early dinner or skipping it altogether can increase the amount of fat we burn. Some experts even claim that eating after 19:00 is a health risk, not just for weight gain.
What is the Best Time For the Last Meal of the Day?
It all depends on the lifestyle we lead. If we get up early, it is quite understandable that our dinner will be earlier. At the same time, someone who sleeps until 11:00-12:00 cannot finish his meals at 17:00, can he?! Therefore, it is best to stop eating at least 1-2 hours before bedtime, if we can 3 hours – even better.
And we at Art Hotel Simona advise you to forget about fast food and take care of your health in the most delicious way possible. We do not accept skipping dinner as an option, because “hungry eyes do not can sleep”, as folk wisdom claims. You will also miss many shared moments with your loved ones.
Tricks Against Night Hunger
Our body needs to get used to certain habits, but if you still suffer from “night eating syndrome”, there are some tricks to help yourself. One of them is drinking water, because it will fill the stomach and prevent overeating. The other – start brushing your teeth after dinner, not before going to bed. This will create the attitude that you are done with the culinary temptations for the day.
And Watch Out What You Eat
It became clear that at the end of the day we should not overdo it. Keep in mind that fats and high-fat foods are absorbed more slowly by the body and can cause reflux or heartburn. It is good to limit bread, fried foods and desserts. If for some reason you are still hungry after dinner, you can afford some cheese, a handful of almonds, wholemeal biscuits, yogurt or an apple, because they stabilize blood sugar when we sleep.
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And we are waiting for you in Simona restaurant (at what time you decide) to enjoy together the variety of temptations in the culinary art.
Light Dinner for the Whole Family
After staying home in recent months, probably some of us have gained weight. Well, although the threat of COVID-19 has not yet completely passed, the total isolation is over and we can now move on. To make it easier to deal with the weight, we at Art Hotel Simona will help you.
What is a healthy dinner?
The great taste is not necessarily associated with many hours in the kitchen. And one more thing, according to experts, the right diet is essential not only for our top form, but also for the good state of our mind. It is now clear why it is so important to treat food with care.
A healthy dinner should provide approximately between 20% and 30% of the energy contribution of the day. Although it is true that at night we will not burn the same calories as during the rest of the day, our body continues to work and therefore it is necessary to provide the necessary amount of energy. It is important to note that whether it is lunch or dinner, our menu must include fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein.
Quick options for a light summer dinner that the whole family will love
*Rules:
- Half a plate of fruits or vegetables;
- A quarter plate of whole grains;
- A quarter of a plate of protein.
Salmon with vegetables
Who doesn’t like salmon?! It is very tasty, easy for preparating and it has the highest level of Omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is considered one of the foods that increase the body’s defenses.
Recommendation: Put salmon fillets in aluminum foil and put vegetables next to them – tomatoes, asparagus or broccoli. Put in the oven for a few minutes and you’re done.
Eggs with vegetables
Eggs are among the favorite products in Bulgarian cuisine for several reasons. Light food that is prepared quickly and tastes great. You can also experiment as you see fit.
If you’re hungry and can’t wait for a more complicated recipe, just bet on scrambled eggs to which you can add vegetables or mushrooms. We just want to remind you that the recommended amount of eggs per week is 7.
Recommendation: Use mushrooms and fresh garlic to make scrambled eggs.
Vegetable cream soup
Soups are great for dinner because they are light and combine a mix of flavors. A good cream soup will tickle your palate and you will want more of it. Light, very simple and with many options. Among the very interesting soups is the one made of pumpkin, carrots and cheese, which you will fall in love with. If you are a fan of cream soups, we believe that the classic potato cream soup is also your favorite. Just boil the vegetables well, mash, add a little butter and milk, salt, pepper…
Favorite salads
Any improvisations with lettuce and iceberg are great for dinner. If you prefer something else, we believe that during the summer there are tomatoes and cucumbers in every home, so here’s another idea – everyone’s favorite Shopska salad. Another slightly richer option is the Shepherd’s salad (Ovcharska salad).
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If you prefer to enjoy the pleasant emotions, let us in the Simona Restaurant to take care of the delicious end of the day. You can choose from a bunch of temptingly delicious offers in the artistic and cozy atmosphere with us. We promise you will be satisfied, because for us cooking is not just cooking delicious food, but – art.
The place where the culinary magic happen (Simona Restaurant)
Cooking is not just cooking, it is real magic. This is the way that cooks at Simona Restaurant understand their profession. It is important for them to deliver real guest enjoyment and satisfy even the most exquisite taste. Therefore, the team does not stop to experiment in the search for the most unique dish for you.
More about Simona Restaurant
A cozy, sunny and artistic place where you may enjoy irresistibly delicious culinary temptations. For a refreshing breakfas, brunch, or a late dinner, we try to answer to your expectations. Every day you can choose from our special lunch menu, too, in which we offer from all by little – favorite soups, fresh salads, mouth-watering main dishes, something quick and, of course, sweet deserts.
Simona Restaurant is a great place for your celebration – a wedding, a baptism, a corporate party or just a dinner with friends. We are here 24 hours a day and our restaurant there are two halls with a capacity of 90 seats, a heated winter and green summer gardens. And in order not to wonder where to park, there are separate parking spaces. There is also a smoking area and free WiFi.
The secret is in the kitchen
The restaurant costs nothing without its culinary masters, whom are keen on their work and seen cooking as a mission. And because of that we at Simona Restaurant try to take good care of our guests, preparing different delicious meals with true passion. Our culinary teams makes compliments our guests daily with beautiful, unconventional and sometimes spontaneous suggestions. This is the mission of the Simona’s restaurant master chef Georgi Angelov, who is always ready to respond to your special wishes.
The secret is not only at the dishes, which we prepare in the restaurant at Art Hotel Simona, but in carefully selected products, because we want to be sure of what it offers. We always use fresh and of high quality products to have not just good result, but great. So we don’t make trade-offs with the products.
Our kitchen also has special and high-tech equipment, therefore we preserve the nutritional quality of the products. We use technics as fried fat-free cooking, water-free cooking, low-temperature cooking, and the result is unique taste that is going to impresse you in sure.
In the section “Bulgarian Modern Cuisine” you can try ours developments of traditional Bulgarian recipes with a new vision and prepared using modern and useful technologies. Coupled with the talent of our chefs, the courtesy of our waiters and the extravagant atmosphere, we hope that spending time at the Simona restaurant will be unforgettable pleasure!
You are wellcome to enjoy the magic of culinary specialties at Simona Restaurant! Think about yourself and bet on our delicious menu!
For information and reservation: 0885 647 286
