Whether you can sleep well at night is very much related to what you ate for dinner. The "Huangdi Neijing" (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon) once said, "When the stomach is not harmonious, sleep is not peaceful." Clinical nutritionists also point out that one of the causes of sleep disorders is eating certain "unsuitable" foods for dinner. So, what exactly should you eat at night to promote sleep, and which foods will leave you tossing and turning?
One, Caffeine
Many people know that foods containing caffeine stimulate the nervous system and have a diuretic effect, making them a common cause of insomnia.
Two, Spicy Food
In fact, eating spicy food for dinner is another important factor that affects sleep. Chili peppers, garlic, onions, etc., can cause a burning sensation in the stomach and indigestion, which in turn affects sleep.
Three, Greasy Food
After eating greasy food, the burden on the intestines, stomach, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas is increased, stimulating the central nervous system and keeping it in a working state, which can also lead to insomnia.
Four, Foods that Cause Bloating
Some foods produce a lot of gas during digestion, leading to a feeling of bloating and interfering with normal sleep, such as beans, Chinese cabbage, onions, corn, and bananas.
Five, Alcohol
Drinking alcohol before bed was once thought by many to promote sleep, but recent research has shown that while it can help you fall asleep quickly, it keeps your sleep in the light sleep stage, making it difficult to enter the deep sleep stage. Therefore, even if people who drink alcohol sleep for a long time, they still feel tired upon waking.