Was it something you ate?
There’s definitely a connection between your diet and your nighttime rest.
A variety ofeating habitscan trigger an episode of insomniaor even create chronic sleep problems.
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And for more, don’t miss the40 Best & Worst Foods to Eat Before Sleep.
(After all, you’re awake anyway!)
Overdoing it on caffeine
No surprise here!
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Caffeine is notorious for its stimulant effects.
Some people are so caffeine-sensitive that even their morning cup could disrupt their sleep.
With trial and error, you should be able to identify your personal coffee cut-off hour.
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Indulging in energy drinks
Not all pick-me-up drinks are caffeinated.
Some, like certain herbal energy drinks, contain other substances designed to perk you up.
(And find outthe surprising effects of giving up energy drinks.)
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Eating spicy foods before bed
There’s nothing wrong with the occasional midnight snack.
But, for better rest, just don’t make it a taco or a curry.
Eating spicy foods can cause heartburn at any time, but especially when you lie down.
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Of course, that doesn’t mean foods with a kick are off the menu entirely!
Try opting for spicy items at lunchtime and stick to milder foods for your evening meal.
Fortunately, not all fat will mess with your rest.Omega-3 fatty acidshave a track record of actually promoting sleep!
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DHA and EPA-rich oils have been shown toincrease sleep efficiencyand reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.
Need a sleep-inducing bedtime snack to choose from instead?
Check outthe #1 best food to eat for better sleep.
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They were also more likely to develop new insomnia at a three-year follow-up.
High blood sugar has consistently been linked with sleep disruptions likesleep apneaandgeneral insomnia.
Not getting enough of certain nutrients
The best sleeping pill just might be a multivitamin.
There’s a fascinating interplay between healthy sleep and the micronutrients in food.
Similarly, a2016 studyassociated sleep deprivation with low levels of iron, zinc, and magnesium.
