Before going to bed, it is undesirable to consume drinks and foods containing caffeine, spicy and fatty foods, as well as fruits that contribute to frequent urination. They can trigger sleep disorders, including insomnia, Kamil Tabeeva, endocrinologist, candidate of medical sciences, specialist in preventive and anti-aging medicine at the European Medical Center, told socialbites.ca.
“It is not recommended to consume caffeine-rich foods before going to bed. It stimulates the central nervous system and prevents sleep. For example, these are tea, coffee and energy drinks. The latter, in addition to caffeine, also contains L-carnitine, amino acids and sometimes ginseng. The entire composition of energy drinks is aimed at accelerating metabolism, which does not contribute to falling asleep. Cola also contains caffeine, so you should not drink it at night,” said Tabeeva.
In addition, the expert noted that dark chocolate contains high concentrations of caffeine and may prevent a comfortable sleep time.
“Spicy foods and spices increase endorphin levels. This stimulates the nervous system and disrupts sleep. Fatty foods are difficult to digest and take a long time, which also prevents the process of falling asleep. For example, red meat takes much longer to digest than fish. The endocrinologist added to the list, “It is not desirable to use it before going to bed.”
You should also not eat fruits that contribute to frequent urination at night. These are watermelon, melon, grapefruit, etc. The urge to urinate can also interfere with normal sleep.
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