Eating too much for a late-night snack can easily lead to pressure on the internal organs. Moreover, after eating a late-night snack, the body's organs cannot rest and must continue to work. This tension is transmitted to the brain, increasing its excitability and spreading throughout the body, which can cause insomnia at night.
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that "if the stomach is not harmonious, sleep will be uneasy." Only when the stomach and intestines are comfortable and harmonious can quality sleep be guaranteed. Therefore, it is best not to eat anything two hours before bedtime to avoid increased stomach acid secretion and to give the digestive system less of a burden. If you feel particularly hungry before going to sleep, you can have a small amount of light food, such as a slice of whole wheat bread. Additionally, do not eat too much for dinner;七八分饱 (about 70-80% full) is sufficient. The food should not be too hot, and it is best to be light; millet porridge is a good choice. Eat less gas-producing foods like potatoes, onions, beans, and Chinese cabbage, and also avoid spicy foods like chili and garlic to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort and affect sleep quality.