4 Foods Bad for Sleep
To help you get to sleep—and stay asleep—it’s helpful to know which foods can help and which can hinder a night’s rest. These foods prevent sleep, either by keeping you awake, or disturbing your slumber.
Foods That Help You Sleep
Fortunately, there are also foods that can encourage sleep. According to a review study in the journal Advances in Nutrition, these three foods show promise for helping you get a good night’s rest. If a good night’s sleep is a top priority (and, let’s be real, we all need it), be mindful of the food and sleep connection. There’s another reason restful sleep is key: people who don’t get enough Zs are more likely to eat less healthy foods (such as fats and white, refined carbohydrates) than people who are well-rested. All of this said, there’s one caveat. How much a food disturbs your sleep varies from person to person, especially in younger adults. If you don’t typically eat before bed, adding even one of these “good” foods to your routine might be more of a hinder than a help. If you do typically eat closer to bedtime, adding one to your pre-sleep routine is more likely to help. Consider doing a little research on yourself before you completely eliminate from or add one of these items into your evening routine. You need to find out what helps you rest best.
