Do you have a problem with sleep ? Have you wondered if certain foods that making your sleep more difficult. Some foods do interfere with sleep patterns
Did you know that the foods you eat can also have a direct impact on your sleep? Certain foods can disrupt your sleep and make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
The first foods to give up are acidic fruits and vegetables. Therefore , tomatoes , eggplants and peppers should be first on the list to go. The more acidic the food, the harder it is for your body to digest. Tomatoes are very acidic and can cause indigestion that will not only give you heartburn but make it hard to get a good night’s sleep as well. If you are experiencing acid reflux or heartburn at any time of day, including before bedtime, try giving up tomatoes to see if it helps with your symptoms.
The triple threat , mild, chocolate and ice cream is like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s ( when you want to lose weight ) The combination of milk and sugar found in ice cream before bedtime can be a recipe for disaster. Your body needs to expend energy to break down the sugars from the ice cream before they can be digested, which can make it harder to fall asleep. Plus, you need all of your bodily resources available to digest the milk protein casein! You also want to avoid dairy products at least two hours before bedtime as they contain hormones that produce stress and contribute even more acidity into your digestive tract. Now I know you have experienced this !!
Eating late or eating red meat near bedtime is a No - No. All meats contain proteins that your body needs energy to break down, which increases acidity in your digestive system. If you want to have a meaty meal before bedtime, try eating fish instead! Lean fish like tilapia and halibut are low in fat but high in protein, making them the perfect option if you are craving meat.
Some of this is common sense. I try not to eat after 7:30 pm. If I do it will be a salad ( without tomatoes), a piece of fish or a protein shake ( made with water)
Until tomorrow…