What foods should not be eaten in the afternoon if you have sleep problems: it is better to put them off until the morning

06.06.2024 20:50

Too much depends on diet. At the very least, health and life expectancy are at stake.

But many often forget that quality sleep depends on nutrition, which, in addition to health, affects our mood and appearance.

Gastronom writes about which foods should be excluded from the diet in the second half of the day if there are problems with sleep, citing nutritionist Alexey Kabanov.

In addition to adding fruits and vegetables, seafood and eggs to your diet and giving up meat, sausages and cold cuts, the expert advises reviewing your diet.

What you shouldn't eat before bed

1. Smoked foods have a negative impact on the stomach, intestines and liver.

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2. Pickles and foods with a high salt content overload the kidneys.

3. Kefir and fermented baked milk, as well as cottage cheese, are recommended to be consumed in the first half of the day because they take a long time to digest.

How to improve sleep

The most beneficial effect on a night's rest is provided by kiwi, and among drinks, cherry juice and chamomile tea.

In addition, one must not forget about regular exercise and maintaining a daily routine.

Earlier we told you why you shouldn’t give up fruit while on a diet.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

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  1. What you shouldn't eat before bed
  2. How to improve sleep