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, "If the stomach is not harmonious, then sleep will not be peaceful." Clinical nutritionists also point out that one of the causes of sleep disorders is eating certain "unsuitable" foods for dinner. So, what should you eat at night to promote sleep, and which foods will keep you awake?
One, Caffeine
Many people know that foods containing caffeine can stimulate the nervous system and have a diuretic effect, making it a common cause of insomnia.
Two, Spicy Foods
Eating spicy food for dinner is also a significant reason 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 Foods
Greasy foods increase the burden on the intestines, stomach, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, and they stimulate the central nervous system, 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 hindering 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 people fall asleep quickly, it keeps the sleep state 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.