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Struggling to sleep? Here are the foods you should avoid before bed
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We can all appreciate the importance of sleep. Let’s say you’ve invested in thebest mattressfor you, and upgraded yourpillowsandduvetaccordingly, but are still struggling to get a good night’s sleep. Well perhaps it could be your diet that’s to blame.
According to the experts at theAmerican Sleep Association, there are certain foods that can keep you up at night. While some seem pretty obvious – everyone knows that chugging an energy drink at 9pm isn’t the key to a dreamy night’s sleep – others are a little more unexpected. Read on for three foods to avoid before bedtime.
1. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are fairly acidic, which spells bad news for anyone who struggles with acid reflux or heartburn. Making your body horizontal is a ticket to further pain. “Once you lie down, gravity no longer keeps the acidity from the tomatoes from crawling up your oesophagus and making your night miserable,” says the AMA.
2. Dried fruit
While the fibre you find in dried fruit is good for your digestion, that can have some unwanted effects – namely, gas and bloating – if you eat it too close to bedtime. The higher sugar levels can also give you a sugar rush that you don’t need when you’re trying to wind down. The AMA suggests swapping in a small serving of fresh fruit instead.
3. Onions
“Onions create gas as they move through your digestive system,” explains the AMA. “That gas affects the pressure within your stomach, which can send acid back up your esophagus, especially when you’re lying down flat.” Another hit for the acid reflux crew then. They also point out that both raw and grilled onions have this effect, although if you’re eating raw onions you’ve probably got bigger problems.
… and one drink: water
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