For some people, encountering sleep problems as far as sudden instances of finding themselves lacking in sleep can be caused by several things. Other than the usual forcing-yourself not to sleep by most people who have to stay awake, there are also other factors such as health deterioration or even the food you digest.
There are certain food types such as spicy foods or buffet meals that can really get you stuffed in a hurry. And for people who find themselves feasting, it comes to a point that you feel uneasy to sleep immediately. Chances are that time is running and you are not aware that it is already time to get up.
As a guide, here are some of the usual problems that food brings to the person who finds difficulty sleeping:
- Spicy Foods Garlic, chilies, cayenne, and other intense spices are yummy going down but can keep you up with heartburn or indigestion. Avoid MSG too, as it can trigger dreams that are a bit too vivid.
- A Big Dinner An overtaxed digestive system takes hours to settle down and there’s nothing restful about that. When sleep’s critical, make lunch your largest meal and enjoy a light 500-calorie dinner early in the evening.
- Raucous Veggies Eat those good-for-you-but-gassy foods–beans, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts–in the middle of the day. A tankful of gas can keep anyone up at night.
- Speed Eating Relax and enjoy meals to avoid swallowing air, another common cause of midnight tummy trouble.
- Nightcaps Alcohol may make you drowsy at first but later on it disturbs sleep patterns and leads to awakenings and restlessness. A 4-ounce glass of wine with dinner won’t hurt, as long as it’s not within two hours of bedtime.
- Coffee after breakfast Caffeine can linger in your body for as long as 12 hours. So if you’re often wide-eyed at bedtime, make sure you’re caffeine-clean for at least 12 hours. (Skip tea, chocolate, cola, or other caffeine culprits too.)
(Source) Yahoo Food
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