Most of us are guilty of opening the fridge and pulling out a block of cheese to slice or grabbing a bag of potato chips from the pantry as a pre-bed treat.

But when you choose to snack may be just as important as what you’re snacking on to ensure you stay healthy.

Experts have suggested that late-night snacking could have a negative impact on several areas of your health - from blood sugar levels to weight management.

Although a small evening snack might be OK if you are truly hungry, late-night snacking can impact your weight if it becomes a frequent habit, registered dietitian Lindsey DeSoto wrote in a Thursday post on Health .

“Research suggests the body may process food better earlier in the day,” she said.

A snack might not disrupt your diet too much.…