Never Eat These 8 Foods Before Bedtime As It Disrupts Your Sleep

Foods Not To Eat Before Bed/Food Network

A midnight snack from the fridge seems like a reward after a stressful day but think again if these foods are worth a bite before going to bed.

A recent study found out that eating too much saturated fat has a connection to lighter sleep with frequent waking sessions.

These foods might disrupt your sleep causing nightmares, an upset stomach, insomnia and sleep-interrupting going to the cr.

Avoid these foods before bedtime:

1. Pizza

The cheesy topping might bring nightmares according to a recent study; the acidic tomato sauce might cause a tummy ache and 2 AM trips to the bathroom.

2. Coffee

Lucky for those who are having their late night espressos and still got intact sleep. If caffeine affects your sleep, try not to have any later than six hours before bedtime.

3. Sugary Cereal

These cereals digest rapidly inside your body making the sugar levels in your body plummet which may bump your sleep hormones. Having not enough sleep could lead to more cravings especially sugary foods.

4. Spicy Foods

Spicy foods irritates your stomach which makes it more difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.

5. Soda

This drink is fully packed with sugar which is super stimulating. Sugar has been linked to shallower, less restful sleep.

6. Wine

Even if a glass or two makes you initially sleepy, alcohol actually disrupts the natural sleep patterns. Regular consumption may worsen sleep quality which would suggest often wakings in the middle of the night or early morning to pee.

7. Orange Juice

Contains high amounts of acid which would cause difficulties for those having reflux or sensitive bladder. It is better to eat a whole fruit like an apple. Carbohydrates can aid your sleep, while the fiber aids in slow sugar absorption.

8. Burgers