5 Types Of Food That Can Cause Difficulty Sleeping At Night, Avoid Beinggalated If You Want To Go Down

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JAKARTA - Are you experiencing trouble sleeping and don't know the exact cause? Maybe the type of food consumed is the reason. Yes, insomnia or difficulty sleeping can be triggered by food intake. Therefore, so that you don't have trouble sleeping try to avoid this food intake before going to bed, according to WebMD, Thursday, December 8.

Research shows that people who often eat high-fat foods experience weight gains and their sleep cycles tend to be disrupted. Why? Because heavy food activates the digestive system, so your sleep is disturbed because it is for bowel movements or urinating.

So that your sleep is not disturbed, avoid drinking coffee at night. In addition, also avoid food and drinks containing hidden caffeine such as chocolate, soft drinks, and tea. For a better sleep, stop consuming four to six hours before bed.

Usually, free drugs and prescription drugs that contain caffeine are pain relievers, diet drugs, diuretics, and cold drugs. These drugs may contain as much caffeine as or even more than a cup of coffee. Check the drug label without a prescription or prescription drug information sheet to find out if drugs can cause insomnia.

Alcohol can make you sleep faster, but it can also make it difficult for you to sleep because you wake up frequently, are restless, have a headache, and have a nightmare. For that, you need to hold a glass of water every time you drink alcohol to dilute the effects of alcohol. But for a good night's sleep, it's better to avoid alcohol 4 to 6 hours before bed.

Eating your stomach full can make you uncomfortable, because the digestive system slows while sleeping. It can also cause a start, just like spicy food. If you enjoy heavy food, finish it at least 4 hours before bed.