'I’m a dietitian - I tell my patients to avoid six foods and drinks before bed'
A DIETITIAN has shared the top six foods and drinks to avoid before going to bed if you want a restful night of sleep.
Eating before bed can offer some benefits, such as decreasing stress. However, eating certain foods before hitting the pillow can also ruin your sleep.Credit: Getty Registered dietitian Julie Stefanski recommended that people avoid these foods if they want to get a good night’s sleep.These foods are best eaten at lunch or dinner, said Stefanski. Spicy foods can cause digestion issues in the middle of the night after you’ve already fallen asleep.
They also have a high level of capsaicin, which increases your metabolism and can disrupt your sleep. Eating too much spicy food can restore engird balance in your body, which will make it harder for you to fall asleep.Stefanski says that drinking before bed is a big mistake if you want to get uninterrupted sleep.
Research shows that consuming alcohol before bed can interfere with REM sleep, while also making it hard to get up the next morning.While healthy fats, such as avocados and nuts and seed, is OK, saturated fats and fried foods should be avoided before bed.It’s best to eat foods that decrease stomach acid production right before bed. This, of course, means avoiding acidic foods.
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