Most of us tend to lose sleep over
stressful situations, so our last meal of
the day, should not be one of the reason
for our sleepless nights. What we chose
to eat before we go to bed can
drastically affect our sleeping patterns.
While, there are some foods, which can
induce sleep, other foods, particularly
junk food or fired food can give us
sleepless nights. So if you are looking
for a good night’s rest, here are our top
10 foods to avoid before bedtime.
Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant, which
causes an effect on the brain, which
enables people to stay awake. This
effect can last for up to five hours after
consumption before its effects wear off.
So unless you want a sleepless night,
skip that cup of coffee after dinner.
Alcohol: You may think that a few
glasses of alcohol will put you to sleep,
but the truth is that it will only
make you drowsy or make you pass out.
Do not expect to have a good
revitalising sleep after consuming
alcohol.
Cola: Many people cannot do without
their glass of cola after dinner. Colas
contain sugar and caffeine and will keep
you up. Even if you try to sleep, you may
keep waking up to pee as cola contains
no nutritional value and is simply flushed
out by the body.
Spicy food: Most Indian food is spicy and
can cause an increase in the amount of
stomach acid, which could result in a
burning feeling in your chest and
stomach along with bloating and
uneasiness. So chose a mildly spice
meal before bedtime or ensure that you
have your dinner at least three hours
before you go to bed.
Red meat: Red meat is filled with fats
and proteins and takes a very long time
to digest. If you consume red meat
before bed, your body will be busy all
night long trying to digest it and will
therefore, cause uneasiness or even
cramping. When you go to bed at night,
your body also needs to rest, so avoid
eating red meat before bedtime.
Fried food: Fried food is an easy way to
curb hunger pangs, but one should know
that fried food like chips and French
fries are high in saturated fats and take
a long time to digest. When you try to
sleep after consuming junk food, you
may feel discomfort or even cramping.
Try a quick veggie snack like raw carrots
or nuts, if you feel hungry before
bedtime.
Chocolate bar: Chocolate bars are high
in sugar and fat, which causes a sugar
rush and can keep a person up for a long
time. They also contain caffeine that is a
known stimulant, which makes a person
stay up longer. So, avoid eating a bar of
chocolate before bedtime.
Candy: A piece or several pieces of
candy is usually an easy dessert
substitute before bed. But a study
published in The Journal of The Mind
and Body, states that seven out of ten
people have nightmares after
consuming junk food like candy bars
because they act like a trigger to
create nightmarish brain waves. So,
avoid eating candy and other hard boiled
sweets before bedtime.
Ice-Cream: Ice-cream may be comfort
food, but it can have an adverse effect
when consumed just before bed. Ice-
cream contains fat, which is not easily
digested. It also has a lot of sugar that
makes you stay up late. To top it off,
there are studies which show that
consuming sugary foods before bedtime
can cause nightmares and disrupt
sleeping patterns.
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