Do you really know? Which foods will help you get a good night's sleep?
May 15, 2025
Discover how your dinner influences your sleep quality! The discussion highlights the importance of lighter meals and how heavy dinners can cause discomfort and disrupt rest. Learn about the role of digestion in body temperature regulation and why avoiding stimulants is key. Get ready for insightful tips on food and drink choices that can promote a peaceful night’s sleep!
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Digestion Raises Body Temperature
- Digestion raises body temperature, which conflicts with the need to cool down for sleep.
- Heavy meals lead to discomfort, delaying the body's ability to prepare for rest.
Avoid Heavy Foods and Stimulants
- Avoid heavy foods like red meat and fried food as they digest slowly and disrupt sleep.
- Limit stimulants after 5pm, including coffee, tea, chocolate, sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco.
Foods To Promote Restful Sleep
- Choose fish, lean meats, eggs, legumes, dairy, and starchy foods like potatoes to promote restful sleep.
- Combine tryptophan-rich proteins with carbohydrates and eat dinner early to improve sleep quality.