6 Foods That Keep You Awake at Night

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Getting enough sleep

In point of fact, not getting enough sleep on a regular basis may have negative effects on your physical and mental health, as well as raise your chance of developing certain medical diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

1. Caffeinated foods and beverages

Coffee and other goods containing caffeine are often the first things that spring to mind when people are asked to name meals and beverages that provide instant energy.

2. Spicy foods

Eating meals that are particularly spicy in the hours leading up to night may, for a variety of reasons, keep you awake.Indigestion, as well as the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux, are known to be made worse by the consumption of spicy meals.

3. High glycemic index foods and added sugar  

Blood sugar levels are quickly impacted by the consumption of foods that have a high glycemic index (GI). Refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, sweets, and meals with significant levels of added sugars are examples of this category of foods.

4. Fatty foods 

It's possible that a lack of sleep is linked to eating meals that are heavy in fat, such fried chicken and fatty meats.According to some studies, having a diet high in fat, particularly saturated fat, may have a detrimental impact on the quality of one's sleep.

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5. Fast food and other ultra-processed foods

It's possible that ultra-processed meals like fast food and packaged snacks aren't the healthiest option for getting a good night's sleep.Numerous studies have shown a correlation between diets heavy in ultra-processed foods and poor sleep quality as well as a shorter total amount of time spent sleeping.

6. Alcoholic drinks

Many people like to have a drink or two at night to relax and unwind before bedtime. In fact, alcohol is one of the most commonly used sleep aidsEven though having a few drinks may initially make you feel tired, studies show that drinking can cause sleep disturbances and keep you awake at night

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