5 Foods That Can Stop You From Sleeping Well
Avoid these foods to rest easy (well…easier)!
*This article was originally published on the sofi.health blog.
While we know the exact amount of sleep we each need each night can differ somewhere between 5–9 hours based on the needs of any given individual — there’s a general consensus that the vast majority of us are simply not getting enough sleep.
In fact, research shows that sleeplessness and insomnia are becoming increasingly common, with worldwide studies indicating that somewhere between 10% and 60% of the general population struggle on a regular basis to get a good night’s sleep.
And although there is no cure-all remedy to induce rest, there are some things we could all probably be doing better to support our body’s natural ability to sleep.
In light of today’s focus on sleep, here are 5 types of food you may want to avoid eating right before bed…
1. Alcohol
If you’ve ever returned from a night out or an evening down at the pub completely exhausted, only to spend hours laying wide awake in bed, know that you’re far from alone!
Alcohol consumption can affect sleep quality in a variety of ways. Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant…
