Do you have sleep problems and wonder where it could be coming from? Stress, anxiety, depression are not the only reasons that can disrupt good sleep, what you eat on your plate can also be the cause. Many foods will either contribute to better sleep or, conversely, disrupt it. We tell you everything!
We know that coffee or tea are generally drinks to be avoided before sleeping, because they can very easily cause insomnia because of their exciting active ingredients: caffeine and theine. Some people unfortunately have sleep problems without finding the cause, but did you know that it can absolutely come from what you eat on a daily basis as explained by this nurse, Cheryl Lythgoe, working in a health center British.
Certain rules are essential to promote good sleep and ensure you enjoy the benefits of a restful sleep. For example, respect a regular sleep schedule, engage in physical sporting activity, move away from screens a few hours before going to bed or simply avoid eating too late in the evening by favoring fixed times for dinner. While these factors can help keep you from tossing and turning for hours at bedtime, did you know that certain foods can also have a role to play? Indeed, the quality of the evening meal can have a real impact on sleep, so what are these 4 foods to avoid eating in the evening to sleep well? The answer below.
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Spicy foods
Be aware that when you eat spicy foods, your body temperature increases because of a molecule present, capsaicin. Curry, hot sauce or even tabasco are all products that contain it and which can also disrupt digestion. So if you want to sleep soundly, forget about spicy foods in the evening.
Chocolate
While many people like to eat a small square of chocolate in front of the television in the evening, be aware that this food contains high levels of caffeine, tyrosine and theobromine. Stimulants that will disrupt your sleep in the same way as coffee, for example. If you still want to eat a square of chocolate, know that you should do it at least 4 hours before sleeping.
The chips
According to a study by the European Society of Endocrinology, very salty foods like chips can disrupt sleep. In addition to being oily, and therefore disrupting digestion, they will also be a source of dehydration and say goodbye to restful sleep.
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Cheese
Cheese is strongly discouraged before sleeping for its high level of tyramine which is known to be a stimulant mainly on the adrenal glands which release the so-called escape hormone by increasing the person’s alert level.
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